Rain and Snow Likely Across J&K Till March 11; Farmers Advised to Suspend Farm Work
Srinagar, March 9: A spell of wet weather is expected across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, with forecasts indicating light to moderate rain in plains and snowfall in higher reaches.
According to the Meteorological Department in Srinagar, the weather on March 9 is expected to remain generally cloudy with light rain in plains and light snowfall over higher reaches at scattered places.
From March 10 to March 11, the region is likely to witness generally cloudy conditions with light to moderate rain and snowfall at many places, particularly in higher altitude areas. Officials said that some higher reaches of Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Anantnag and Kishtwar districts may receive moderate snowfall during this period.
The weather is expected to improve from March 12 to March 15, with generally dry conditions across most parts of the Union Territory. However, occasional cloudiness and brief spells of light rain or snowfall at isolated places cannot be ruled out.
From March 16 to March 17, the Meteorological Department has predicted generally cloudy conditions with light rain and snowfall in higher reaches at isolated to scattered locations. Similar weather conditions are likely to persist during March 17–18, with scattered light rain or snowfall expected mainly in higher altitude areas.
Advisory Issued
Authorities have also issued an advisory warning of possible temporary traffic disruptions over higher reaches and key mountain passes in Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Anantnag and Kishtwar districts due to snowfall.
Farmers have been advised to suspend farm operations from March 10 to March 12 in view of the expected wet weather.
The department further warned that day temperatures may fall by 4–6°C across many places after March 9, continuing until March 12. There is also a possibility of thunder and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 km/h at a few places between March 9 and March 11.
Residents and travelers have been advised to stay updated with weather bulletins and take necessary precautions while planning travel to higher altitude areas. (ANR)
