Srinagar- A few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall, while rains lashed the plains on Thursday.
Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, Gurez in Bandipora, and a few other places received fresh snowfall overnight that continued till morning, they said.
They said most plains, including Srinagar, were lashed by moderate to heavy rains.
The Meteorological department (MeT) issued a 3-day ‘yellow alert’ as rains and snow lashed Jammu and Kashmir for the second running day today.
Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that prevalent weather conditions are expected to prevail till March 16, saying that the intermittent rains and snowfall are expected at many places during the period.
However, he said that there is no forecast of any major weather activity till March 16.
The Director MeT said that intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and snow (higher reaches) are expected across J&K during the next three days.
On March 16, he said that intermittent light rain and snow is expected at few places towards morning & improvement towards afternoon, adding that generally dry weather is expected from March 17 to 24.
Moreover, the MeT asked the travellers, tourists and transporters to follow the advisories issued by the administration and traffic department.
“Farmers are advised to suspend farm operations till 16th March.
Avoid sloppy & avalanche prone areas. Landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at vulnerable spots are expected,” reads the advisory issued by the MeT.
Schools Shut In Gurez Till March 15
In view of heavy snowfall, avalanche threats, the authorities have ordered the closure of all the schools in Gurez Subdivision of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district until March 15, 2025, to ensure the safety of students and staff.
According to an order, issued by SDM Gurez, the movement of students and school staff has been severely affected due to the prevailing weather conditions, making it unsafe for schools to function.
“Considering the safety and well-being of all concerned, it is hereby ordered that all schools in Gurez Subdivision shall remain closed up to March 15, 2025,” the order reads.
All heads of institutions have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the directive, it added.
The decision comes as Gurez experienced heavy snowfall, disrupting normal life and posing risks of avalanches in several areas.
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