A powerful spell of rain, thunderstorms and hailstorm swept across several parts of Kashmir with the Meteorological Centre Srinagar issuing an urgent weather advisory warning of intense showers, lightning and gusty winds over the next few hours. According to the Nowcast issued at 2:30 PM, rain and thundershowers were expected over many areas of the Kashmir division and a few places in the Jammu division, with the possibility of brief but intense weather activity including hailstorms and lightning.&nbsp;The advisory urged residents to remain indoors during thunderstorms and avoid loose structures, electric poles, wires and old trees. Authorities also advised suspension of boating and shikara services in Dal Lake and surrounding water bodies for the next few hours due to unsafe weather conditions. The MET Centre warned that hailstorms were highly likely in Shopian, Kulgam, Kupwara, Handwara and parts of Ganderbal and Budgam districts.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/late-may-snowfall-blankets-tulail-drass-and-zojila-as-rain-batters-kashmir-valley-1779363824365">Late-May snowfall blankets Tulail, Drass and Zojila as rain batters Kashmir Valley</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, a massive hailstorm struck Lalpora, Krusan and several areas of Lolab Valley in north Kashmir, triggering panic among residents and causing extensive damage to orchards and agricultural fields. Locals said unusually large hailstones , some reportedly weighing nearly 100 grams, pounded the area during the intense storm, making it one of the harshest weather incidents witnessed in recent years.&nbsp;Residents described the hailstorm as unprecedented, saying hailstones of such size and intensity had never been seen before in the region. The storm left apple orchards, walnut trees, vegetable farms and paddy fields badly damaged, sparking fears of major financial losses among farmers. Many said standing crops were destroyed within minutes as the hailstorm tore through the valley.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/porcupine-menace-threatens-kashmir-s-saffron-industry-farmers-seek-urgent-government-help-1778504978896">Porcupine menace threatens Kashmir’s saffron industry, farmers seek urgent government help</a>&nbsp;“We have never seen such a devastating hailstorm in our lives. Our orchards and crops have been badly damaged,” several affected farmers said while expressing concern over their livelihoods. The sudden weather event also disrupted normal life across several villages, forcing residents indoors as hailstones battered rooftops, vehicles and farmland.Residents have appealed to the administration to conduct an immediate assessment of the losses and provide compensation and relief to affected families. &nbsp;

A severe hailstorm has caused widespread damage to orchards and crops across Kashmir's Lolab Valley. Read the latest updates on the agricultural impact.

A powerful spell of rain, thunderstorms and hailstorm swept across several parts of Kashmir with the Meteorological Centre Srinagar issuing an urgent weather advisory warning of intense showers, lightning and gusty winds over the next few hours. According to the Nowcast issued at 2:30 PM, rain and thundershowers were expected over many areas of the Kashmir division and a few places in the Jammu division, with the possibility of brief but intense weather activity including hailstorms and lightning. The advisory urged residents to remain indoors during thunderstorms and avoid loose structures, electric poles, wires and old trees. Authorities also advised suspension of boating and shikara services in Dal Lake and surrounding water bodies for the next few hours due to unsafe weather conditions. The MET Centre warned that hailstorms were highly likely in Shopian, Kulgam, Kupwara, Handwara and parts of Ganderbal and Budgam districts. Also read: Late-May snowfall blankets Tulail, Drass and Zojila as rain batters Kashmir Valley Meanwhile, a massive hailstorm struck Lalpora, Krusan and several areas of Lolab Valley in north Kashmir, triggering panic among residents and causing extensive damage to orchards and agricultural fields. Locals said unusually large hailstones , some reportedly weighing nearly 100 grams, pounded the area during the intense storm, making it one of the harshest weather incidents witnessed in recent years. Residents described the hailstorm as unprecedented, saying hailstones of such size and intensity had never been seen before in the region. The storm left apple orchards, walnut trees, vegetable farms and paddy fields badly damaged, sparking fears of major financial losses among farmers. Many said standing crops were destroyed within minutes as the hailstorm tore through the valley. Also read: Porcupine menace threatens Kashmir’s saffron industry, farmers seek urgent government help “We have never seen such a devastating hailstorm in our lives. Our orchards and crops have been badly damaged,” several affected farmers said while expressing concern over their livelihoods. The sudden weather event also disrupted normal life across several villages, forcing residents indoors as hailstones battered rooftops, vehicles and farmland. Residents have appealed to the administration to conduct an immediate assessment of the losses and provide compensation and relief to affected families.

A severe hailstorm has caused widespread damage to orchards and crops across Kashmir's Lolab Valley. Read the latest updates on the agricultural impact.

Severe hailstorm batters Kashmir’s Lolab Valley, widespread crop damage reported

Fresh snowfall returned to the upper reaches of north Kashmir on Thursday after a sudden dip in temperatures, bringing winter-like conditions back to several frontier areas in the second half of May. Snowfall was reported from the higher reaches of Gurez Valley in Bandipora district, including the remote Tulail Valley near the Line of Control, as well as in Drass and along the Zojila axis. Mountain slopes, roadsides and residential areas were blanketed in a fresh layer of snow overnight.&nbsp;Residents said the snowfall began late at night and continued intermittently into Thursday morning, catching many by surprise as the region had witnessed comparatively warmer weather in recent days. Locals described the weather event as unusual for this time of year, noting that snowfall in late May is a rare occurrence in these areas. The sudden weather change also caused a sharp fall in temperatures across the region.&nbsp;While no major disruptions were immediately reported, movement slowed in some upper areas and visibility was reduced along mountainous stretches due to snowfall and rain.Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms lashed several parts of the Kashmir Valley, affecting normal life in districts including Srinagar, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Baramulla and Kupwara.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/porcupine-menace-threatens-kashmir-s-saffron-industry-farmers-seek-urgent-government-help-1778504978896">Porcupine menace threatens Kashmir’s saffron industry, farmers seek urgent government help</a>&nbsp;The Meteorological Department has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather with light rain, thundershowers, gusty winds and possible hailstorms across Jammu and Kashmir on May 21 and 22. From May 23 to 25, weather is expected to remain generally dry during the forenoon, with brief showers likely towards late afternoons at isolated to scattered places. The department has predicted hot and dry weather from May 26 to 28, followed by partly cloudy conditions with chances of light rain and thundershowers from May 29 to 31.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/weather-whiplash-in-north-india-rain-and-snow-cool-kashmir-as-heatwave-grips-rest-of-country-1777618437826">Weather whiplash in North India: Rain and snow cool Kashmir as heatwave grips rest of country</a>&nbsp;The MeT Centre Srinagar has also issued an advisory warning of thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph, gusting above 60 kmph, at a few places across Kashmir and Jammu divisions during May 21 and 22. Hot and humid conditions are also expected at some places in the Jammu division on May 21. &nbsp;

Rare late-May snowfall blankets Tulail, Drass, and Zojila Pass, while heavy rain batters the Kashmir Valley, disrupting traffic and dropping temperatures.

Fresh snowfall returned to the upper reaches of north Kashmir on Thursday after a sudden dip in temperatures, bringing winter-like conditions back to several frontier areas in the second half of May. Snowfall was reported from the higher reaches of Gurez Valley in Bandipora district, including the remote Tulail Valley near the Line of Control, as well as in Drass and along the Zojila axis. Mountain slopes, roadsides and residential areas were blanketed in a fresh layer of snow overnight. Residents said the snowfall began late at night and continued intermittently into Thursday morning, catching many by surprise as the region had witnessed comparatively warmer weather in recent days. Locals described the weather event as unusual for this time of year, noting that snowfall in late May is a rare occurrence in these areas. The sudden weather change also caused a sharp fall in temperatures across the region. While no major disruptions were immediately reported, movement slowed in some upper areas and visibility was reduced along mountainous stretches due to snowfall and rain. Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms lashed several parts of the Kashmir Valley, affecting normal life in districts including Srinagar, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Baramulla and Kupwara. Also read: Porcupine menace threatens Kashmir’s saffron industry, farmers seek urgent government help The Meteorological Department has forecast partly to generally cloudy weather with light rain, thundershowers, gusty winds and possible hailstorms across Jammu and Kashmir on May 21 and 22. From May 23 to 25, weather is expected to remain generally dry during the forenoon, with brief showers likely towards late afternoons at isolated to scattered places. The department has predicted hot and dry weather from May 26 to 28, followed by partly cloudy conditions with chances of light rain and thundershowers from May 29 to 31. Also read: Weather whiplash in North India: Rain and snow cool Kashmir as heatwave grips rest of country The MeT Centre Srinagar has also issued an advisory warning of thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph, gusting above 60 kmph, at a few places across Kashmir and Jammu divisions during May 21 and 22. Hot and humid conditions are also expected at some places in the Jammu division on May 21.

Rare late-May snowfall blankets Tulail, Drass, and Zojila Pass, while heavy rain batters the Kashmir Valley, disrupting traffic and dropping temperatures.

Late-May snowfall blankets Tulail, Drass and Zojila as rain batters Kashmir Valley

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Severe hailstorm batters Kashmir’s Lolab Valley, widespread crop damage reported

Late-May snowfall blankets Tulail, Drass and Zojila as rain batters Kashmir