Srinagar- The weatherman has predicted intermittent wet spells in Jammu and Kashmir till March 31, saying that two back-to-back Western Disturbances are affecting the Union territory from March 27 evening.
Director Meteorological department, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that light wet spell is expected in Jammu & Kashmir from Wednesday evening
“Generally cloudy weather with light rain and snow at several higher reaches are expected from March 27 evening to March 28,” he said, adding that the moderate wet spell is expected from March 29.
“Partly to generally cloudy weather with light to moderate rain and snow is expected at most places during 29th evening to 30th evening or night,” he said, adding that on March 31st, the weather would remain partly to generally cloudy with possibility of intermittent light rain and snow at few places.
However, he said the weather would significantly improve from March 31 afternoon while generally dry weather is expected from April 01-April 04.
In the detailed advisory, the weatherman has advised the travellers and tourists to plan accordingly particularly during 30th March.
Farmers are advised to suspend farm operations during 27th-31st March, the advisory reads, adding that the possibility of landslides, mudslides and shooting stones during the above period cannot be ruled out.
Thunderstorm and lightning activity with possibility of hailstorm & gusty winds during 27-30th March are also possible, the advisory reads.
Meanwhile, night temperature recorded an increase at most places barring Srinagar and Kupwara, a MeT official said.
He said that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 5.4°C against 7.0°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 0.4°C for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year.
Qazigund recorded a minimum of 4.4°C against 4.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.7°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, he said.
Pahalgam recorded a low of 0.7°C against 0.2°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C above normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir.
Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a minimum of 6.6°C against 5.8°C on the previous night and it was 3.3°C above normal, the official said.
Kupwara town recorded a low of 3.3°C against 3.9°C on the previous night and it was 0.1°C above normal there, the official said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 2.8°C against 1.2°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 4.4°C for the famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Jammu, he said, recorded a minimum of 16.6°C and it was above normal by 1.1°C for the winter capital of J&K.
Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group: Join Now
Be Part of Quality Journalism |
Quality journalism takes a lot of time, money and hard work to produce and despite all the hardships we still do it. Our reporters and editors are working overtime in Kashmir and beyond to cover what you care about, break big stories, and expose injustices that can change lives. Today more people are reading Kashmir Observer than ever, but only a handful are paying while advertising revenues are falling fast. |
| ACT NOW |
| MONTHLY | Rs 100 |  |
| YEARLY | Rs 1000 | |
| LIFETIME | Rs 10000 | |
