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Weather Update: Rain, Thunderstorms, and Gusty Winds Expected Across Jammu and Kashmir

April 20, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Met Centre Srinagar has issued a nowcast update for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds at many places across the region.

According to the update, intense showers can be expected at a few places for short periods, and the weather conditions are likely to prevail for the next 4-6 hours.

Residents are advised to take necessary precautions and stay safe during this period. The Met Centre has issued the following safety advisories:

Stay away from water channels, loose structures, and landslide-prone areas.Avoid boating and Shikara riding in Dal Lake and other water bodies.Stay inside safe shelters during thunderstorms and lightning.

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JKUTDMA Issues Weather Advisory: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Expected Across Jammu and Kashmir

April 19, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Disaster Management Authority (JKUTDMA) on Friday issued a weather advisory, warning residents about the possibility of moderate rainfall with intense to heavy showers at many places during the next six to eight hours.
According to the alert, the wet spell is likely to be accompanied by severe thunderstorms, frequent lightning strikes, and strong winds across several areas of the Union Territory.
The disaster management authorities have urged the public to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel, especially in areas prone to landslides and flash floods. People living near water bodies and loose structures have been strongly advised to remain cautious during this period, as the conditions may turn dangerous due to the expected severe weather.
“Residents are advised to stay away from water bodies, avoid taking shelter under trees or unstable structures, and exercise utmost caution in landslide-prone zones,” an official statement said.

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Authorities have also reminded the public to remain alert and follow safety protocols to prevent any mishaps. In case of emergencies, people have been asked to contact the helpline number 112 for immediate assistance.
The advisory comes amid changing weather conditions in the region, which has already witnessed cloudy skies and scattered showers since early morning.
JKUTDMA continues to monitor the situation closely and has appealed to people to cooperate with local administration and adhere to advisories for their safety. (KNS)

Weather Update: Rain, Snow Likely in Jammu and Kashmir from April 18–20, Says Met Centre

April 18, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Met Centre Srinagar has issued a weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and snow in higher reaches from April 18-20.

There’s a possibility of moderate to heavy rain and snow at isolated to scattered places, accompanied by thunder and gusty winds from April 18 evening onwards till April 20 late afternoon.

On April 21, the region can expect generally cloudy skies with a possibility of light rain and thunder at scattered places. From April 22-28, the weather is expected to be generally dry.

All concerned are advised to plan accordingly and follow Admin/Traffic advisory. Farmers are advised to suspend farm operations during April 18-20 due to the expected weather conditions.

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Weather Advisory Issued for Jammu and Kashmir: Rain, Snow, and Thunderstorms Expected

April 16, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Meterological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting a significant change in weather conditions.Today, North and Central Kashmir may experience a brief spell of light rain with thunder and gusty winds in the afternoon.

However, the major impact is expected from April 18-20, when the region will witness generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and snow in higher reaches at most places. There’s a possibility of moderate to heavy rain at isolated to scattered places during April 18-19, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds.

The Met Centre advises all concerned to plan accordingly and follow Admin/Traffic advisories. Farmers are recommended to suspend farm operations during April 18-20 due to the expected weather conditions.

There is also a possibility of moderate snow over higher reaches, particularly on April 19, and landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones at vulnerable places.

After April 20, the weather is expected to dry up, with generally cloudy skies on April 21 having a possibility of light rain/thunder at scattered places, and dry conditions from April 22-27.

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Weather Advisory Issued for Jammu and Kashmir: Rain and Thunderstorms Expected from April 18

April 15, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Meterological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, forecasting a significant change in weather conditions from April 18 to 20.

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The region is expected to experience generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and snow in higher reaches at most places, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds from April 18 evening onwards.

Travelers, tourists, and transporters are advised to plan accordingly and follow Admin/Traffic advisories. Farmers are recommended to continue farm operations till April 17.

According to the Met, April 21 is likely to see generally cloudy skies with a possibility of light rain and thunderstorms at scattered places.The weather is expected to dry up from April 22 to 25. However, another spell of cloudy skies is forecasted for April 26-27.

There’s also a possibility of moderate snow over higher reaches and landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones at vulnerable places.Residents and visitors are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and plan accordingly.

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Dry Weather Likely in Jammu and Kashmir from April 12 to 17, Says Meteorological (MeT) Department

April 11, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Meteorological department today predicted almost a weeklong pause in wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir from April 12.

An official said that the weather will likely remain generally cloudy with intermittent brief spells of light rain and snow over higher reaches at many places with possibility of thunderstorm, gusty winds of 30-40 KMPH speed at few places on April 11.

He however predicted generally dry weather across J&K from April 12-17. “The outlook during subsequent three days it shows there will likely be dry weather in J&K during April 12 and 17,” he said.

The official also said that from April 18-20 there is a possibility of fresh spells of light to moderate rain and snow over higher reaches at many places accompanied with thunder and gusty winds from April 18 evening onwards, and advised travelers, tourists and transporters to follow traffic advisories accordingly.

He also advised farmers to resume farm operations from April 12 onwards till April 17.

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J&K Weather Forecast: Light Rain, Thunderstorms Expected Till April 11; Dry Spell from April 12–17

April 9, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Met Centre Srinagar has issued a weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, covering the period from April 9 to April 20, 2025.

According to the forecast, the region can expect a mix of cloudy and dry conditions, with a possibility of light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.

The next two days, April 9 and 10, are expected to be generally cloudy with intermittent spells of light rain and snow at most places, accompanied by a possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h at a few places.

On April 11, the region will experience generally cloudy conditions with light rain and snow at scattered places towards morning, followed by improvement.

The period from April 12 to 17 is expected to be generally dry, before fresh spells of rain and snow return from April 18 to 20.

Travelers, tourists, and transporters are advised to follow admin and traffic advisories, while farmers are recommended to suspend farm operations during April 9 and 10. There’s also a possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds at a few places.

Snowfall, Rains,Thunderstorm and Gusty Winds Predicted for Tomorrow

April 8, 2025 by NOK Desk

A day after recording the hottest day, Kashmir on Tuesday witnessed a dip in the maximum temperatures as several higher reaches experienced fresh snowfall while the rains lashed the plains.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), several upper reaches including Sinthan Top received fresh snowfall today while the rains lashed Kashmir till this evening, bringing down the mercury by 4 degree Celsius in Srinagar and by some degrees in other parts compared to yesterday.

Pertinently, Srinagar on Monday recorded the season’s hottest day today at 28.2 degree Celsius, which was 9.4 degree Celsius above than the normal temperature.

However, the temperature plummeted by four degree Celsius today and settled at 24.4 degree Celsius.

The weather remained cloudy mostly while the rains lashed Kashmir parts from this afternoon.

It is worth mentioning here that the local Meteorological department (MeT) has issued a yellow alert for tomorrow, predicting isolated thunderstorm, hailstorm, lightning and gusty winds 30-40 KMPH in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir.

As per the details, Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that there is a possibility of intermittent spells of light rain and snow (higher reaches) for the next two days at many places of Kashmir division & scattered places of Jammu division with possibility of thunderstorm and Gusty winds (30-40 KMPH) at few places.

He also predicted light rain and snow (higher reaches) at scattered places towards morning & improvement thereafter on April 11, adding that from April 12 to April 17, the weather would remain generally dry while from April 18 to 20, fresh spells of rain and snow (higher reaches) is expected during the period.

Meanwhile, the travellers, tourists and transporters have been advised to follow administration and traffic advisory while the farmers have been advised to suspend farm operations for the next two days—(KNO)

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J&K Weather Forecast: Cloudy Days, Rain, Snow, and Gusty Winds Expected from April 8 to 20

April 8, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Met Centre Srinagar has issued a weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, covering the period from April 8 to April 20, 2025.

According to the forecast, the region can expect a mix of cloudy and dry conditions, with a possibility of light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.

On April 8, the region is expected to experience generally cloudy conditions towards the afternoon, with a possibility of light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, as well as snow over higher reaches of North and Central Kashmir towards evening and night.

The following days, April 9 and 10, are expected to be generally cloudy with intermittent spells of light rain and snow at many places, accompanied by a possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds, reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h, at a few places.

On April 11, the region is likely to experience generally cloudy conditions with light rain and snow at scattered places towards morning, followed by improvement. The period from April 12 to 17 is expected to be generally dry, before fresh spells of rain and snow return from April 18 to 20.

In light of the forecast, travelers, tourists, and transporters are advised to follow admin and traffic advisories, while farmers are recommended to suspend farm operations during April 9 and 10.

Meteorological Centre Srinagar (MeT) Predicts Dry to Wet Spell in J&K; Light Rain and Snow Likely in Coming Days

April 4, 2025 by NOK Desk

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Friday Predicted a mix of dry and wet weather over the next few days in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to MeT Centre, Kashmir will see generally dry weather from April 4-7, followed by cloudy skies with a possibility of light rain and snow in higher reaches, particularly in North and Central Kashmir, on April 08 and widespread light rain and snow expected in Kashmir Division, with scattered showers in Jammu Division on April 9.

Scattered light rain and snow are expected on April 10-11, before dry weather returns from April 12-15.

The Met Centre Srinagar has issued an advisory, urging travelers, tourists, and transporters to follow administrative and traffic advisories, while farmers are advised to continue with farm operations.