Srinagar, Mar 28 : The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday predicted a fresh spell of intermittent rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from March 28 to 30, issuing advisories for farmers and travellers.
Director of the MET Centre Srinagar, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, told news agency Kashmir that the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy in the evenings, with light to moderate rain in the plains and snowfall over higher reaches at most places during this period.
He added that thunder, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds of 40 to 50 km/h are likely from the night of March 28 to the night of March 30.
Dr. Mukhtar said that on March 31, the weather is likely to be generally cloudy, with brief spells of light rain or snow at scattered locations. From April 1 to 2, conditions are expected to be partly to generally cloudy, with isolated brief showers of rain.
He further stated that between April 3 and 4, light rain or snowfall is expected at scattered places, while from April 5 to 7, partly cloudy conditions with isolated light rain or snow are likely.
The MET department warned of moderate snowfall over higher reaches of north and central Kashmir, accompanied by thunder and gusty winds during the nights of March 28 to 30. It also cautioned about possible landslides at vulnerable locations.
Farmers have been advised to suspend agricultural operations on March 29 and 30, while travellers are urged to follow traffic advisories and plan their movements accordingly. (Agency)
