Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir is bracing for a fresh spell of inclement weather as a Western Disturbance is set to impact the region from Sunday onwards, bringing widespread rain in the plains and snowfall over higher reaches.
The advisory issued by the Indian Meteorological Department states that from October 5 to 7, J&K is likely to experience generally cloudy conditions with intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at most places. “Light to moderate snowfall is expected over the higher reaches, with the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain at few places in Jammu division and moderate to heavy rain at isolated places in Kashmir division on October 6,” the advisory states, adding, “On October 8, a brief spell of light rain may occur at a few places, while October 9–14 is expected to remain generally dry across Jammu and Kashmir.”
The Meteorological Department has issued a detailed advisory for the people and has asked the farmers to suspend harvesting and other agricultural operations between October 5–7.
“There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Jammu division and moderate to heavy rainfall in isolated areas of Kashmir division, accompanied by thunder, lightning and gusty winds. Landslides and shooting stones are likely at vulnerable stretches,” reads the advisory.
“Light to moderate snowfall is expected over the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal range, with the possibility of moderate to heavy snow over South Kashmir and parts of Chenab Valley,” it added.
