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| MeT predicts season’s first snowfall in Kashmir from Oct 5 | | | Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Sept 30: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted season’s first snowfall over the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir during October 5 and 6, while predicting a significant fall in day temperatures during this period.
As per the forecast, the weather will generally remain dry across J&K till October 4, with the possibility of light rain, thunder and gusty winds towards the late evening or night of October 4.
From October 5 to 7, the MeT said, the weather will turn generally cloudy with intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places, along with snowfall over the higher reaches of north, central and south Kashmir, Chenab Valley and important mountain passes like Margan Top and Sinthan Top.
The department cautioned of landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at vulnerable spots during this spell.
“A significant fall in day temperatures is expected on October 5 and 6,” the MeT said.
Farmers have been advised to complete paddy harvesting and other horticultural crops and ensure safe storage by October 4 afternoon. Travelers, transporters, tourists and trekkers have also been urged to plan in view of the upcoming weather disturbance.
The weather is expected to improve again with generally dry conditions between October 8 and 10, the MeT added.
Meanwhile, maximum day temperatures remained 3-4 degree Celsius above normal in most parts of Kashmir division and 1-2 degree Celsius above normal in most parts of Jammu division.
The highest maximum temperature was recorded at Muzaffarabad at 35.5 degree Celsius in Kashmir division and at Mirpur at 36.5 degree Celsius in Jammu division.
The minimum night temperatures have remained 1-3 degree Celsius above normal in most parts of Kashmir division and 2-3 degree Celsius above normal in many parts of Jammu division. The lowest minimum temperature was recorded at Pahalgam at 7.6 degree Celsius in Kashmir division and at Banihal at 11.3 degree Celsius in Jammu division, MeT said |
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