J&K Weather to Stay Dry Till December 5, Light Snowfall Likely in Higher Reaches

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Weather across Jammu and Kashmir is expected to remain largely dry till December 5, with no major precipitation forecast for most parts of the region, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Sunday.

The MeT said that, generally, dry conditions will prevail till December 3. “December 4 and 5 are likely to remain mostly cloudy, particularly from the evening of December 4, with the possibility of a brief spell of light snowfall at isolated higher reaches.”Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The department said that from December 6 to December 10, the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy across the Union Territory. Cloudy conditions are also likely to continue on December 11 and 12.

The MeT further said shallow to moderate fog is likely to persist at many places in the Kashmir division and at isolated locations in the Jammu division, particularly during the nighttime and early morning hours. Locals have been advised to exercise caution while travelling in areas prone to poor visibility.

The weather office said cold and dry conditions are expected to continue till December 4, after which a slight improvement in minimum temperatures is likely. A rise of around 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in night temperatures is expected after December 4, it said.

The MeT Centre said no major weather disturbance is expected during the forecast period and that overall conditions will remain stable across most parts of the Valley and Jammu region. [KNT]

J&K Weather to Remain Dry Till End of November, Temperatures Set to Drop Further: MeT

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The Jammu and Kashmir Meteorological Department on Wednesday said that the weather will remain dry across the Union Territory until the end of November, with both day and night temperatures expected to drop further in the coming days.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

A MeT official said that the valley has experienced a long dry spell from mid-October till now, with only a brief spell of light rain due to a weak western disturbance earlier this month. “There is no chance of any major weather activity in the coming days. The weather is expected to remain dry till the end of November,” he said.

The official added that the continuing dry conditions will lead to colder days and nights. “There may be a drop in maximum and minimum temperatures. Overall, the weather will remain cold and dry,” he said.

He also said that poor visibility during morning and evening hours may affect road movement in several areas. “People should be cautious, especially during low-visibility hours,” he said.

Issuing an advisory, the MeT department urged children, elderly people, and infants to take extra precautions as temperatures are likely to fall sharply after November 21. “Wear warm clothes and use heating devices to stay safe. The public must also take necessary safety measures to avoid fire-related incidents,” the official said.

The department has advised the public to stay updated with daily forecasts and follow basic winter precautions to stay safe in the coming weeks.(KNS)

J&K Weather: MeT Predicts First Snowfall on Higher Reaches October 5–6, Warns of Temperature Drop

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The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted season’s first snowfall over the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir during October 5 and 6, while predicting a significant fall in day temperatures during this period.

As per the forecast, the weather will generally remain dry across J&K till October 4, with the possibility of light rain, thunder and gusty winds towards the late evening or night of October 4.

From October 5 to 7, the MeT said, the weather will turn generally cloudy with intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places, along with snowfall over the higher reaches of north, central and south Kashmir, Chenab Valley and important mountain passes like Margan Top and Sinthan Top.

The department cautioned of landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at vulnerable spots during this spell.“A significant fall in day temperatures is expected on October 5 and 6,” the MeT said.

Farmers have been advised to complete paddy harvesting and other horticultural crops and ensure safe storage by October 4 afternoon. Travelers, transporters, tourists and trekkers have also been urged to plan in view of the upcoming weather disturbance.

The weather is expected to improve again with generally dry conditions between October 8 and 10, the MeT added.

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J&K Weather Alert: Rain and Snow Expected on March 15-16, Dry Spell from March 17

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 The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir on March 15-16.According to the forecast, most places in the region can expect intermittent spells of light to moderate rain/snow on March 15.

On March 16, a brief spell of light rain/snow is expected at a few places in the morning, with improvement in the weather expected towards the afternoon.Thereafter, the weather is expected to remain generally dry from March 17 to 25, with cloudiness predicted on the evening of March 19.

The MeT Centre has issued advisories for travelers, tourists, transporters, and farmers. “Travelers, tourists, and transporters are advised to follow administrative and traffic advisories,” it said.

Farmers have been advised to suspend farm operations until March 16. The MeT Centre has also warned people to avoid sloppy and avalanche-prone areas, and be cautious of landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones at vulnerable spots.