Srinagar, Nov 11: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday issued a fresh weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting light to moderate rain and snowfall across most parts of the Union Territory on November 12 and 13.
An official of MeT told GNS that as per the forecast, November 11 will remain generally dry with a brief spell of light rain or snow at isolated places.
On November 12 and 13, weather is expected to turn generally cloudy with light to moderate rain and light to moderate snow over higher reaches at most places. Moderate to heavy rain is likely over Poonch and adjoining areas, while moderate to heavy snowfall is expected over higher reaches of Kupwara, Bandipora and Ganderbal from November 12 forenoon/afternoon to November 13 late afternoon.
November 14 and 15 will remain generally dry with a brief spell of light rain or snow at isolated places, while November 16 to 20 is expected to remain generally dry.
In its advisory, the MeT has asked farmers to ensure safe storage of harvested crops during November 12 and 13.
It said moderate to heavy snowfall over higher reaches may disrupt traffic over important passes and hilly roads.
Travellers, transporters and tourists have been advised to plan accordingly and follow the traffic advisory.
The MeT also predicted a significant fall in day temperature by 6 to 8 degrees Celsius during November 12 and 13, with a possibility of thunderstorm, hailstorm and gusty winds at a few places.
Fresh snowfall was reported from higher reaches of Kashmir on Tuesday, including Sadna Top, Ferkin Top, Machil, Sonamarg, Zojila, Minimarg and Tulail Valley in Gurez, Bandipora.(GNS)
