Kashmir Valley endures severe dry spell amid harsh winter

Jan 08, 2024

The Kashmir Valley is grappling with an unusual and severe dry spell amid the harsh winter, raising concerns among residents and tourists alike.

J-K: Rainfall brings relief to strawberry cultivators in Udhampur as dry spell ends

Feb 25, 2025

Recent rainfall has brought relief to strawberry cultivators in Udhampur, who were earlier facing tough times due to the dry spell.

Tourists throng Himachal after state receives fresh snowfall

Feb 08, 2024

Notably, the sudden snowfall in the region has resumed business in the area, which was on hold due to a dry spell.

Himachal: Sudden rain, hailstorm in Kufri; tourists enjoy cooler weather

Mar 15, 2026

A sudden spell of rain and hailstorm on Sunday afternoon brought a sharp drop in temperature to the hill resort of Kufri near Shimla,...

J-K: Doda witnesses first snowfall after long dry spell

Jan 23, 2026

After a prolonged dry spell of nearly three months, snowfall finally began in both the plains and upper reaches of Doda's Bhalesa and its...

Himachal records driest November in 8 years, says IMD

Nov 21, 2024

Himachal Pradesh has been reeling under a prolonged dry spell over the past two months, marking October and November as significantly rain-deficient.