Jammu and Kashmir to see rain and snow as temperatures drop
A Western Disturbance is expected to bring widespread precipitation and a significant fall in daytime temperatures across the Union Territory.
Jammu and Kashmir is expected to experience fresh rain and snow starting November 10, according to a report by the Kashmir Observer. An intense Western Disturbance is predicted to cause widespread precipitation across the Union Territory on November 12 and 13.
Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, said an initial system would arrive on November 10, potentially bringing light snow to isolated mountainous areas in North and Central Kashmir. A second, moderate Western Disturbance is expected around November 12, which may bring widespread snow to higher reaches in North, Central, and South Kashmir, as well as the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal regions.
The forecast states that day temperatures may decrease by 6-8 degrees Celsius. Dr Ahmad noted that some high-altitude locations could see moderate snowfall, alongside gusty winds and thunderstorms in certain areas.
The Meteorological Centre warned that fresh snow could disrupt traffic on key mountain passes and hilly roads, including the Mughal Road, Zojila, Sadhna Pass, Razdan Pass, and Sinthan Top. Travellers, tourists, and transporters have been advised to check road conditions and follow official traffic advisories.
Farmers have been advised to stop harvesting on November 12 and 13 and to store already harvested crops safely. On Monday, dry weather prevailed across the region, with Shopian recording the lowest minimum temperature at minus 0.7 degrees Celsius.