NH 301 in TSG Block Remains Snowbound, Residents Call for Immediate Action

By: Mohammad Hassanain

Kargil, December 12: The condition of NH 301 in the TSG Block, situated approximately 25 kilometers from Kargil town, has become a matter of grave concern for residents and commuters. The road remains covered in snow and ice, making it extremely hazardous for vehicular movement. Slippery surfaces have led to vehicles skidding, further exacerbating safety risks.

Local residents have expressed disappointment with the administration and the area’s three councilors f...

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Ladakh’s Snowmelt Irrigation System Faces Decline

Everyone in Ladakh was thrilled and relieved when the region finally saw its first snowfall in February after long anticipation. Ladakh is a cold desert, and its arid climate makes conditions harsh for agriculture where water scarcity poses a significant challenge to agricultural productivity, solutions are essential for sustaining food production and livelihoods. The region receives a good amount of snow during the winter months (January) creating a natural reservoir of freshwater that is c...

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Western Disturbance Expected to Bring Snowfall to Ladakh

Kargil, Feb 16: The Meteorological Department (MeT) has issued an advisory regarding an active Western Disturbance expected to affect the Western Himalayan region, including Ladakh, from February 18th to 21st.

Under its influence, light to moderate snowfall is highly likely to occur in most areas of the Kargil district and in many areas of the Leh district. Heavy snowfall is expected at scattered locations, particularly in the higher and middle reaches of Ladakh. During this period, dayti...

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Two girls lost lives in avalanche at Tangole, Kargil

VoL Desk, Jan. 29: Two girls, one minor lost lives in a snow avalanche at Tangole village here today, reported sources from the village.

Due to avalanche at tangole two girls come under avalanch. Dead body of one girl namely Kulsum Banoo age about 11 years was recovered earlier.

While the another girl was identified as Bilques Banoo age 23 year was recovered later. The rescue operation was conducted by the Ladakh Police and volunteers of Basij-e -Baqiyatullah (ASZ).

“Prayers for the...

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Ladakh receives first snowfall of this winter; people concerned for winter stocking

VoL Desk, Nov. 14: The twin districts of Ladakh, Kargil and Leh, received the first snowfall of this winter season today alarming the plausible closure of Zojila Pass for whole winter as the merchants have not completed the stocking of essential commodities for winter season.

The fresh snowfall is a good omen for the farmers as they faced huge loss this summer due to drought. However, stocking of essential commodities for winter season has not made yet which is a concern with this snowfal...

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Constant snowfall disrupts normal life in Kargil

VoL Desk, February 24, 2022: For the last two days, there has been intermittent snowfall in the Kargil district due to which daily life has been affected, reported our correspondent from Sankoo Sub-Division.

According to the sources, intermittent snowfall continued on February 22 and 23 in the entire district including the district headquarter. While heavy snowfall was reported in the upper areas due to which the routine life has become chaotic.

With the snowfall, a drop in temperature...

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گذشتہ دوروزسے ضلع بھر میں برف باری جاری

5 جنوری کے بعد8جنوری کو پھر برفباری ہوگی: سونم لوٹس

سید ہاشم رضوی//کرگل5جنوری// محکمہ موسمیات کی پیشگوئی کے عین مطابق یوٹی لداخ خاص کرزوجیلا۔دار س۔اور سورو ویلی میں برفباری کا سلسلہ جاری ہے۔

سوموارکی شام سے کرگل شہرسمیت ضلع بھر میں برف باری کاسلسلہ شروع ہوا،جس دوران درمیانہ درجے اورشدت کے ساتھ برفباری ہوئی۔ لیکن مجموعی طور پر شہر سمیت ضلع کے بالائی علاقوں میں یکساں برف باری ہوئیں۔منگل کی صبح دراس میں 5انچ ۔سانکومیں 3انچ۔سورومیں 4انچ۔ٹی ایس جی بلاک میں 3انچ اوربرسوعلمدار نالہ میں4انچ تک...

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DM Kargil orders preparedness in view of weather advisory for heavy snowfall

KARGIL, JANUARY 05, 2022: In view of weather advisory that predicts heavy to very heavy snowfall from January 07-08, the District Magistrate, Kargil Santosh Sukhadeve has ordered to activate winter preparedness control rooms in all over the district.

The DM in an order today issued to all District Officers, and Sub Divisional Magistrate Sankoo, Drass, Shakar Chiktan and Zanskar maintained that a recent “…Weather Advisory issued by Indian Metrological Department, Meteorological Centre, Leh, wh...

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