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πŸ“… Weather Bulletin β€” Jammu Division | Updated: 26 Apr 2026
πŸ”₯ Apr 25–27: Heatwave grips Jammu plains, highs 39–42β€―Β°C 🚨
🌑️ Apr 26–29: Hot & dry in plains; light rain forecast 🌞
🌬️ Gusty winds expected in hilly districts (Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban) πŸŒ„
❄️ Fresh snowfall in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Zojila Pass πŸ”οΈ
🚧 Advisory: Landslide risks on Jammu–Srinagar highway πŸ›£οΈ
πŸ’§ Residents urged to stay hydrated and avoid peak sun πŸ₯€

Early in the morning of 14 August 2025, a peaceful pilgrimage to Machail Mata turned into a disaster occurred around noon to 1 p.m. on August 14, 2025, a sudden cloudburst hit Chasoti village in Kishtwar, J&K.

Early in the morning of 14 August 2025, a peaceful pilgrimage to Machail Mata turned into a disaster occurred around noon to 1 p.m. on August 14, 2025, a sudden cloudburst hit Chasoti village in Kishtwar, J&K.

Severe monsoon rains across South Asia have killed more than 250 people in Pakistan and 120 in India, with widespread damage to crops and infrastructure. The crisis, fueled by climate change, has also triggered evacuations in China.

TheΒ India Meteorological Department (IMD)Β has predicted a fresh spell ofΒ widespread rainfallΒ across several northern and northeastern states of India betweenΒ August 9 and August 14, 2025.

Just today, a devastatingΒ cloudburst struck the Dharalai region of Uttarakhand. Triggered by the melting of multiple glaciers in the upper reaches of the Himalayas, a massive volume of water collected in a glacial lake.

In a major seismic event early Wednesday morning, a powerful earthquake registering 8.8 on the Richter scale struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, the strongest in the region since 1952.

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A landmark trade agreement between India and the UK aims to double bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030. PM Modi emphasises the deal’s potential for shared prosperity, opportunities for youth, and a united front against terrorism.Β 

Just today, a devastatingΒ cloudburst struck the Dharalai region of Uttarakhand. Triggered by the melting of multiple glaciers in the upper reaches of the Himalayas, a massive volume of water collected in a glacial lake. The pressure became too much. The lake cracked.

Northern and southern China are reeling from extreme weather events, with record-breaking rainfall triggering deadly floods, landslides, and mass evacuations. The impact stretches acrossΒ Beijing, Hebei, Tianjin, and intoΒ Hong Kong, where authorities remain on high alert.

The Earth shook once again in Kamchatkaβ€”a remote, rugged peninsula in Russia’s Far Eastβ€”reminding us, with terrifying clarity, that nature is always in control.

State Department approves $322 million

Β $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine to enhance its air defense capabilities and provide armored combat vehicles, coming as the country works to fend off escalating Russian attacks.

The State Department said Wednesday that it has approved $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine to enhance its air defense capabilities and provide armored combat vehicles, coming as the country works to fend off escalating Russian attacks.The State Department said Wednesday that it has approved $322 million in proposed weapons sales to Ukraine.

Tropical Storm Iona officially formed in the Central Pacific Ocean on Sunday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The system reached maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, crossing the threshold to become a tropical storm.

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