Higher Reaches Of Kashmir Valley Receivs Fresh Snowfall

In Jammu and Kashmir, the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall, while several areas in the plains witnessed rainfall yesterday. Met Department has forecast widespread precipitation over the next two days as a weather system approached Jammu and Kashmir. Fresh snowfall was reported from Peer Ki Gali along the historic Mughal Road and Gurez Valley, prompting authorities to suspend vehicular movement on the Mughal Road as a precautionary measure amid slippery road conditions.

The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall across most places in Jammu and Kashmir, while higher reaches are likely to receive light to moderate snowfall today and tomorrow. According to the forecast, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in Poonch and adjoining areas, while higher reaches of Kupwara, Bandipora and Ganderbal may receive moderate to heavy snowfall, particularly from the forenoon today till late night on November 13.

The department has also warned of possible thunderstorms, hailstorms and gusty winds at isolated places during the period. The department has predicted a significant fall of 6-8 degrees Celsius in daytime temperatures today and tomorrow. Advising farmers to take precautionary measures, the MeT Department asked them to ensure safe storage of harvested crops during November 12 and 13 to prevent damage from rainfall. It also cautioned that moderate to heavy snowfall in higher reaches could disrupt traffic on important mountain passes and hilly roads.

Tourists, travellers and transporters have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow official traffic advisories before travelling to vulnerable areas. The weather department has forecast generally dry weather from November 14 to 20, with the possibility of brief spells of light rain or snowfall at isolated places on November 14 and 15.