MeT predicts more Rains till March 31 in J&K

Rainfall persists in Jammu and Kashmir with forecasts predicting continued showers till month-end. Night temperatures rise across the valley.

According to a meteorological department official, Pahalgam received 4.4mm rainfall, followed by Gulmarg (3.4mm), Banihal (2.6mm), Qazigund (1.6mm), Bhaderwah (1.2mm), Batote (0.7mm), Kokernag & Jammu (0.6mm), and Srinagar (0.1mm) in the last 24 hours until 0830 a.m. today.

Srinagar recorded a minimum of 9.8°C, above normal by 3.7°C for this time of year. Qazigund and Pahalgam experienced temperatures 5.1°C and 3.4°C above normal, respectively.

Kokernag saw a minimum of 9.1°C, 4.4°C above normal, while Kupwara recorded 9.5°C, 5.0°C above normal. Gulmarg reported 2.0°C, 2.8°C above normal.

Jammu’s minimum temperature stood at 18.8°C, Banihal at 11.2°C, Batote at 12.1°C, and Bhaderwah at 10.8°C.

The forecast indicates generally cloudy weather with light rain in plains and snow in higher reaches over the next 24 hours. Similar conditions are expected from March 29 evening to March 30 night, with partly to generally cloudy weather and intermittent light rain/snow on March 31 at a few places. Dry weather is predicted thereafter.