SRINAGAR: The weather pattern underwent a transition in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday as Sonamarg and Gulmarg recorded fresh snowfall while rains lashed the plains of Kashmir. Jammu also witnessed a shift with drizzles under the influence of Western Disturbances.
Residents in Srinagar navigated the rain with umbrellas and raincoats as they embarked on their daily routines amidst the downpour.
The local Meteorological department in Srinagar has predicted chances of rain and snowfall at many places until March 30.
Despite cloudy skies across most parts of the Jammu division, temperatures remained relatively high, with Jammu recording a minimum temperature of 18.8 degrees Celsius and Srinagar at 9.8 degrees Celsius.
Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that on March 31st, partly to generally cloudy with intermittent light rain and snow is expected at few places.
From April 1 to 5, the weather would remain generally dry with the possibility of light rain at isolated places on 3rd April.
According to MeT advisory, farmers have been advised to suspend farm operations till March 31.
There is a possibility of landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones during the above period, the advisory reads, adding that thunderstorm, lightning activity with the possibility of Hailstorm, Gusty winds is expected during 29 and 30th March.
Meanwhile, efforts to restore connectivity along the Mughal Road, linking Poonch-Rajouri to Kashmir, saw significant progress as snow removal operations concluded within a record 17 days.
Led by PWD Mechanical Engineering Wing, the diligent efforts resulted in the clearance of snow up to Peer Ki Gali, marking a milestone achievement in snow removal operations. With traffic police and district officials set to inspect the road, its reopening for traffic is imminent, signaling a step forward in restoring essential connectivity in the region—(KNO)
