SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally cloudy weather with light to moderate rain at many places and light snowfall over higher reaches on Thursday, with thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms possible at isolated locations, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said.
The weather is expected to remain generally dry on October 16, although brief spells of light rain may occur at isolated to scattered places, according to the forecast.
Dry conditions are likely to prevail from October 17 to 24. The Meteorological Centre has forecast another spell of generally cloudy weather from October 25 to 27, with light rain and snowfall over higher reaches at scattered places. Thunderstorms and gusty winds may occur at a few locations during this period.
In view of the weather forecast for Thursday, the department has advised farmers to ensure the safe storage of harvested apples, paddy and other crops to minimise potential losses.
The possibility of light snowfall over important mountain passes, roads and highways, along with thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms at isolated places, has also prompted an advisory for travellers, transporters and the general public to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic instructions.
Farmers have been advised to resume harvesting and other agricultural activities from October 16 onwards.
