Temperatures drop below zero in Gulmarg, Pahalgam as J&K braces for another wet spell from Wednesday
Amid forecast of more rain and snowfall in the next three days, temperatures dropped at most places in Kashmir going below zero in Gulmarg and Pahalgam on Tuesday, officials said.
“Light to moderate rain or snowfall (over higher reaches) is expected at many places during November 9 evening to 11th forenoon,”. However, he said, there is no forecast of any “major rain or snowfall” during the spell. From November 12-16, he said, the weather is expected to be “fair to partly cloudy”.
The official said that the snowfall and low temperature may lead to temporary disruption of surface transportation, mainly over Zojila, Jammu-Srinagar Highway, Leh-Manali road on November 10 and 11. “Prior to embarking on journey, people are advised to know the status of the road from traffic police to avoid inconveniences,” he said, adding, “Travellers on major passes are advised to carry sufficient food items, warm shoes, clothes etc with them as road conditions remain uncertain during inclement weather.” Meanwhile, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 4.3°C against 4.2°C on the previous night.
The temperature was 2.5°C above normal for the summer capital during this time of the year, he said. Jammu recorded a low of 13.8°C against 18.1°C on the previous night. It was 0.4°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said. Banihal recorded a low of 2.2°C (below normal by 24°C), Batote 5.8°C (1.0°C below normal), Katra 11.2°C (below normal by 0.6°C) and Bhadarwah 3.4°C (below normal by 0.4°C).
