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{{Short description|Kashmiri Weather Forecaster}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2025}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Faizan Arif
| image = Faizan Arif.jpg
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2001|04|20|df=y}}
| birth_place = Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
| education = M.Sc. Applied Physics & Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication
| website = https://twitter.com/Kashmir_Weather
| alma_mater = R.P. School Alamdar Colony, Green Valley Educational Institute, Amity University Uttar Pradesh
| occupation = Student, Independent weather forecaster and analyst
| parents = Arif Jeelani Keng; Muneera Tabasum
| relations = Misbah Arif Keng (Sibling)
}}

'''Faizan Arif''', professionally known through 'KASHMIR WEATHER' social media handles, is an independent weather forecaster and columnist based in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)]], [[India]]. Widely recognized for his expertise, he provides weather services to media companies, agencies, and agricultural sectors. He has been interviewed by several radio stations, newspapers, and TV channels, including [[Hindustan Times]], [[The Times of India]], [[The Hindu]], [[Zee News]], and [[WION|Wion]] for his skills and work. He is a columnist for the Kashmir Observer, a prominent newspaper in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], and writes for [[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]]. His views on weather & climate change have been quoted by [[BBC]] and [[Voice of America]], the oldest and largest U.S.-funded international broadcaster.

== Life and career ==
Faizan is a weather forecaster from [[Srinagar]], Jammu and Kashmir. He began his career in 2017 through an [[Instagram]] account where he provided weather forecasts.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Masoodi |first=Minhaj |date=2021-10-27 |title=Weatherman Jr |url=https://kashmirlife.net/weatherman-jr-vol-13-issue-30-278116/ |access-date=2022-09-11 |website=Kashmir Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> Since then, he expanded his reach to other social media platforms such as [[Twitter]], [[Facebook]], [[Telegram (software)|Telegram]] and [[YouTube]]. He completed his schooling up to the 10th class at R.P. School Alamdar Colony Srinagar, and pursued his higher secondary studies at Green Valley Educational Institute in Srinagar. He attained a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Physics at the [[Amity University, Noida|Amity University Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malik |first=Saqib |title=Next-gen weatherman becomes social media sensation |url=https://www.greaterkashmir.com/life-style/next-gen-weatherman-becomes-social-media-sensation |access-date=2022-12-30 |website=Greater Kashmir |date=2 May 2021 |language=en}}</ref> And later, completed an M.Sc. Applied Physics degree from the same University.
Faizan gained recognition after being interviewed by various local Kashmiri newspapers such as The Kashmir Monitor, [[Greater Kashmir]], [[Rising Kashmir]], and [[Kashmir Life]]. He was subsequently interviewed by ''The Citizen'', India's first independent online daily.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-30 |title=For 22-year-old Faizan from Srinagar, weather forecasting is passion |url=https://www.risingkashmir.com/-For-22-year-old-Faizan-from-Srinagar--weather-forecasting-is-passion--69303 |access-date=2022-09-11 |website=Rising Kashmir |language=en-GB |archive-date=2022-09-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912045304/https://www.risingkashmir.com/-For-22-year-old-Faizan-from-Srinagar--weather-forecasting-is-passion--69303 |url-status=dead }}</ref> After appearing on radio stations such as 95 fm Tadka, [[Red FM 93.5|Red fm 93.5]] and [[Radio Mirchi]], Faizan's recognition increased, and he started receiving attention from national newspapers, portals, and news channels such as [[Hindustan Times]], [[The Times of India]], [[The Hindu]], India Times, [[Zee News]], [[WION|Wion News]], Good News Today and [[ETV Network|ETV Bharat]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2022-03-22 |title=Meet Kashmir's 'weather spotter', who is helping thousands with his accurate predictions |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/meet-kashmir-s-weather-spotter-who-is-helping-thousands-with-his-accurate-predictions-101647891996147.html |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=کشمیر کا نوجوان ماہر موسمیات فیضان عارف |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/urdu/national/state/srinagar/independent-weatherman-of-kashmir-faizan-arif/na20210504210237845 |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=ETV Bharat News|date=4 May 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-01-22 |title=How dependable is the independent weatherman? |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/how-dependable-is-the-independent-weatherman/articleshow/97218093.cms |access-date=2023-04-05 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zG3P_YnaUo |title=Amarnath Yatra 2024: 6 दिन में ही बाबा बर्फानी अंतर्ध्यान? {{!}} Baba Barfani {{!}} Hindi News {{!}} Breaking |date=2024-07-06 |last=Zee News |access-date=2024-08-08 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt3emz2xD2Y |title=Glaciers melting amid scorching heatwave in Northern India {{!}} WION Pulse |date=2024-06-24 |last=WION |access-date=2024-08-08 |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Ashiq |first=Ateeq Shaikh & Peerzada |date=2024-08-08 |title=New-age weathermen keep citizens updated on social media |url=https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/new-age-weathermen-keep-citizens-updated-on-social-media/article68501779.ece |access-date=2024-08-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Faizan's weather forecasts mainly cover the Jammu and Kashmir regions and are published in various state newspapers and media groups. He has earned the nickname "weather spotter" of Kashmir for his accurate weather predictions, as recognized by ''Hindustan Times''.<ref name=":1" />

In November 2020, he released a long-range weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir for winter 2020–2021, the first for the Union Territory. His weather analysis are being shared by [[Press Trust of India]], [[The Indian Express]], [[India TV]], Live Hindustan, and other media houses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2022-08-03 |title=Srinagar records highest rainfall in June–July in 122 years |url=https://theprint.in/india/srinagar-records-highest-rainfall-in-june-july-in-122-years/1067874/ |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mitra |first=Hritika |date=2022-04-04 |title=J&K: Srinagar records warmest March in 131 years |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/jammu-and-kashmir-srinagar-records-warmest-march-in-131-years-maximum-temperatures-summer-2022-04-04-767679 |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref> Besides [[BBC]], The Third Pole, [[Voice of America]], [[Mongabay]], [[The Quint]], and News9Live, he has been quoted in dozens of other publications.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Extreme Weather Events in Kashmir Blamed on Climate Change |url=https://www.voanews.com/a/extreme-weather-events-in-kashmir-blamed-on-climate-change-/6723930.html |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=VOA |date=31 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-12 |title=Dual threat of drought-like conditions and flash floods puts Kashmir Valley's food security at risk |url=https://india.mongabay.com/2022/07/dual-threat-of-drought-like-conditions-and-flash-floods-puts-kashmir-valleys-food-security-at-risk/ |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=Mongabay-India |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=News9 Staff |date=2022-06-29 |title=Kashmir's climate extremes: How sudden incessant rains move the region from fears of drought to flood-like situation |url=https://www.news9live.com/india/kashmirs-climate-extremes-how-sudden-incessant-rains-move-the-region-from-fears-of-drought-to-flood-like-situation-179525 |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=NEWS9LIVE |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-07 |title=Why you may not get Kashmir's famed apples easily |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-67634680 |access-date=2024-08-08 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Malik |first=Irfan Amin |date=2023-06-01 |title=In Kashmir, Extreme Precipitation is Ruining Apple and Paddy Cultivation |url=https://www.thequint.com/climate-change/climate-change-in-kashmir-extreme-precipitation-is-ruining-apple-and-paddy-cultivation |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=TheQuint |language=en}}</ref> The [[World Meteorological Organization]] honored him with an honorable mention for its WMO 2022 calendar competition.<ref>{{Citation |last=World Meteorological Organization |title=Autumn Effect |date=2020-11-12 |url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/worldmeteorologicalorganization/51387252722/ |access-date=2022-09-12}}</ref> At present, he works as a weather columnist for ''Kashmir Observer''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=KO |date=2022-09-02 |title=Electric Transport: Kashmir's Answer to Air Pollution & Climate Change? |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2022/09/02/electric-transport-a-cure-for-air-pollution-and-climate-change/ |access-date=2022-09-12 |website=Kashmir Observer |language=en-US}}</ref> He also writes articles for [[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook India]] on an occasional basis.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Author Faizan Arif Outlook India |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/author/faizan-arif-4705 |website=Outlook India}}</ref>

== References ==

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== External links ==

* [https://www.instagram.com/kashmir_weather/ Kashmir Weather Instagram]
* [https://www.facebook.com/KashmirWeatherOfficial/ Kashmir Weather Facebook]

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