MET Predicts Heavy Snowfall in Kashmir

Metrological department Srinagar on Wednesday Predicts Heavy Snowfall in Kashmir

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●A couple of moderate to intense Western Disturbances most likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas from 17th afternoon onwards.

●Under the influence of above weather Systems, an extended wet spell from 17th February (night) onwards till 21st February (Afternoon) most likely over J&K and adjoining areas.

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●Kashmir DivisionΒ 

●17th Feb: Partly to Generally cloudy with possibility of Light Snow at isolated higher reaches towards late night.

●18th Feb: Generally cloudy with possibility of light to moderate Rain/Snow at many places.

● 19-20th Feb:Possibility of light to moderate Rain/Snow at most places (Plains & Lower reaches) with possibility of heavy snowfall over middle & higher reaches of Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Badgam, Shopian and Kulgam dist. during 19th late afternoon/evening to 20th late night.

● 21st Feb: Possibility of Light to moderate Snow at many places till afternoon/late afternoon and gradual improvement thereafter.

MET Predicts Heavy Snowfall in Kashmir

●Jammu Division

●18th Feb: Possibility of Light Rain/Snow at many places.

● 19th-20th Feb: Possibility of intermittent light to moderate Rain with thunder/Lightning in plains of Jammu Division with light to moderate snowfall over higher reaches with heavy snowfall over isolated higher reaches of Ramban, Poonch, Doda and Kishtwar.

●21st Feb: Light to moderate Snow/Rain/Thunder/Lightning over many places till late afternoon/evening and gradual improvement thereafter.

 

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1. The system may Lead to temporary closure of roads of higher reaches and important passes like Sinthan pass, Mughal Road, Sadhna & Razdan pass, Zojila etc.

2. Travellers are advised to Plan accordingly.

3. Farmers are advised to withheld irrigation and fertilizer application & drain out excess water from Orchards and fields during the above period.

4. Significant drop in day temperature during the above period is expected.

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