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Rain and snow predicted for Kashmir Valley from November 10

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast precipitation across Jammu and Kashmir after a period of dry weather.

Higher reaches of Kashmir, including Razdan Pass, saw fresh snowfall on Wednesday evening, according to the Kashmir Observer.

The Meteorological Centre (MeT) Srinagar has forecast a new spell of rain and snow across Jammu and Kashmir starting November 10.

The weather department expects generally dry conditions between November 6 and November 9. This will be followed by light to moderate rain in the plains and snow in higher altitudes on November 10 and 11.

Another period of light to moderate precipitation is expected at various locations on November 12, especially during the night and evening hours.

Night temperatures stayed above freezing in Kashmir, with Srinagar at 4.0 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam at 1.5 degrees Celsius, Gulmarg at 2.0 degrees Celsius, and Kupwara at 2.1 degrees Celsius.

The MeT department advised farmers to finish harvesting and secure their crops by November 10. Travellers and transporters were also told to adhere to traffic advisories.

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