SRINAGAR: While the weather forecast predicts light to moderate rain in plains and snow over higher reaches from April 26 onwards, the night temperature recorded a drop at most places and continued to hover below normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
A meteorological department official said that next 24 hours, generally dry weather with afternoon thundershowers is expected in JK. There is also a possibility of hailstorm activity at isolated places in South Kashmir, Budgam, Poonch, Rajouri, and Banihal areas.
From April 26-28, generally cloudy weather with light to moderate rain and light snow over higher reaches is expected at most places with thunder, lightning, hailstorms, and gusty winds at a few places. There is a possibility of heavy rain over isolated places, particularly on April 28.
From April 29-30, the weather is expected to be generally cloudy with light rain and thunder at scattered places.
“From May 1-3, generally dry weather is expected,” he added.
Regarding temperatures, Srinagar recorded a minimum of 8.2°C against 7.0°C on the previous night, which was 0.7°C below normal for the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir at this time of the year.
Qazigund recorded a minimum of 5.8°C against 7.2°C on the previous night, which was 1.7°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam recorded a low of 2.8°C against 3.6°C on the previous night, which was 1.2°C below normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir.
Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a minimum of 6.7°C against 7.7°C on the previous night, which was 0.9°C below normal.
Kupwara town recorded a low of 6.7°C against 6.7°C on the previous night, which was 1.5°C below normal there.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 2.7°C against 2.5°C on the previous night, which was below normal by 0.6°C for the world-famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Jammu recorded a minimum of 19.2°C against 18.6°C on the previous night, which was below normal by 1.8°C for the winter capital of J&K.
Banihal recorded a low of 7.4°C, Batote 10.0°C, and Bhaderwah 6.6°C, the official said. (GNS)
