Jammu and Kashmir Experiences Snow and Rain; More Precipitation Expected
Light rains, snow lash J&K; more on cards
Hindustan Times
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Jammu and Kashmir, India, is experiencing light rains and snowfall due to a western disturbance, with more wet weather predicted over the next two days. Meteorological officials advise farmers to halt operations until April 19 due to expected gusty winds and hailstorms.
- 01Jammu and Kashmir received light snowfall and rain from a western disturbance.
- 02Srinagar recorded 6.6 mm of rainfall, while Gulmarg saw 13.6 mm.
- 03More rain and possible hailstorms are forecasted for the next two days.
- 04Farmers are advised to suspend operations from April 17-19.
- 05A dry spell is expected from April 20-24, with brief rains anticipated on April 25-26.
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A fresh western disturbance has brought light snowfall to the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, India, along with rainfall in various areas. According to Mukhtar Ahmad, the director of the Meteorological Centre, Srinagar recorded 6.6 mm of rainfall between Thursday and Friday, while the ski resort of Gulmarg received 13.6 mm. Other regions like Kupwara and Qazigund reported 12.2 mm and 4.8 mm respectively. The weather forecast indicates that light rain and thundershowers are likely to continue until Sunday, with gusty winds reaching 40-50 km/h and potential hailstorms in some areas. Farmers have been advised to suspend agricultural activities from April 17 to 19. Following this period, a generally dry spell is expected from April 20 to 24, with brief rains anticipated again on April 25 and 26.
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Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir are advised to halt operations due to adverse weather conditions, which could affect agricultural productivity.
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