SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall in Kashmir’s higher reaches and rain in parts of the plains were reported on Wednesday, as the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast further precipitation and warned of possible thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms at isolated places.
Gulmarg, Sonamarg and Pahalgam were among the tourist destinations to receive fresh snowfall. Snowfall continued intermittently for the second consecutive day in some high-altitude areas, with further reports from the Zojila axis, Razdan Top and Tulail in north Kashmir’s Gurez area.
The Meteorological Centre has forecast generally cloudy conditions across Jammu and Kashmir on October 14 and 15, with light to moderate rain at many places and light snowfall over higher reaches. Thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms may occur at isolated places from late Wednesday afternoon until late at night or early Thursday morning.
The weather is expected to remain generally dry on October 16, although isolated places may receive brief spells of light rain. Dry conditions are likely to prevail from October 17 to 24.
Generally cloudy weather is forecast again from October 25 to 27, with light rain at scattered places and light snowfall over higher reaches. Thunderstorms and gusty winds may also occur at a few places during this period.
Travellers, transporters and the general public have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow the latest traffic advisories, particularly in view of the possibility of thunderstorms, gusty winds and snowfall along mountain passes and roads.
