SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to receive light to moderate rainfall at many places on October 14 and 15, with snowfall over higher reaches, thunderstorms and gusty winds, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast.
The weather department has also warned of isolated hailstorms and advised farmers to ensure the safe storage of harvested apples, paddy and other crops during the two-day period.
According to the forecast, generally cloudy conditions are expected on October 14 and 15, with thunderstorms, gusty winds and isolated hailstorms possible from late afternoon until late night or early morning on October 15.
The weather is likely to remain generally dry on October 16, although brief spells of light rain may occur at isolated places.
Dry conditions are expected to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir from October 17 to 24, providing a prolonged period of relatively stable weather.
The Meteorological Centre has forecast a change in conditions from October 25 to 27, when generally cloudy skies, light rain at scattered places and light snowfall over higher reaches are likely. Gusty winds may also affect a few places during this period.
The department has cautioned that thunderstorms and strong winds could affect normal activities during October 14 and 15. Light snowfall is also possible over important mountain passes, roads and highways.
Travellers, transporters and the general public have been advised to plan their journeys in accordance with the weather conditions and follow traffic advisories to avoid inconvenience.
