Kashmir Impulse Desk
Srinagar, Nov 10
Two Western Disturbances are likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir over the next four days, bringing light rain and snowfall initially, followed by a more widespread spell of precipitation on November 12 and 13, the Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.
Director Meteorological Centre Srinagar Mukhtar Ahmad said a feeble Western Disturbance would affect the region from Tuesday night, bringing brief spells of light rain at scattered places and light snowfall over higher reaches until Wednesday morning.
A second, relatively stronger system is expected to influence weather across Jammu and Kashmir from November 12 to 14, resulting in light to moderate rain and snowfall at many places.
The intensity of precipitation is likely to increase on November 12, with moderate snowfall forecast over higher reaches of Kupwara, Bandipora and Baramulla districts, besides parts of south and central Kashmir. The spell is expected to continue until late night on November 13.
The plains are unlikely to receive snowfall, although some middle-altitude areas, including parts of Shopian district, may experience snow. Tourist destinations Gulmarg and Sonamarg are also likely to receive significant snowfall.
The weather system is expected to bring down daytime temperatures by 6 to 8 degrees Celsius on November 12 and 13. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are also likely in isolated places.
Fresh snowfall could disrupt traffic on several high-altitude roads, including Peer Ki Gali on the Mughal Road, Sinthan Top, Margan Top, Zojila Pass, Razdan Top and Sadhna Pass.
These routes connect Kashmir with the Rajouri-Poonch region, Kishtwar, the Warwan-Marwah valleys, Ladakh, Gurez-Tulail and Karnah. Snow accumulation and reduced visibility could temporarily affect vehicular movement, particularly at higher elevations.
Higher reaches of the Chenab Valley, including Kishtwar, Doda and Ramban, and the Pir Panjal range in Rajouri and Poonch districts are also likely to receive snowfall.
The Meteorological Centre has advised travellers, transporters and tourists to plan their journeys in accordance with weather conditions and follow traffic advisories. Farmers have been advised to store harvested crops safely.
Weather conditions are likely to improve gradually on November 13, with November 14 expected to remain largely dry, barring isolated light rain or snowfall.
The department has forecast mainly dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir from November 15 to 19.
