Rains, gusty winds likely across J&K from today: MeT

Srinagar, Oct 12: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds at many places from October 13 to 15, with light snowfall over higher reaches, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Monday.
The MeT department said generally cloudy weather with light rain at isolated places was expected on Monday, while higher reaches may receive light snowfall.
It has forecast generally dry weather with a brief spell of light rain at isolated places on October 16, followed by dry conditions from October 17 to 24.
In its advisory, the department urged farmers to ensure safe storage of harvested apples, paddy and other crops during October 13-15 in view of the possibility of rain and gusty winds.
It also warned of light snowfall over important mountain passes and roads during the period and advised travellers, transporters and the general public to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic advisories.
According to the weather data released by the Meteorological Centre, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 23.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 9.7 degrees Celsius on Monday. Pahalgam recorded a maximum of 17.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 6 degrees Celsius, while Gulmarg recorded a maximum of 13.5 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 4.5 degrees Celsius.
In Jammu division, Jammu recorded a maximum temperature of 23.3 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 16.1 degrees Celsius, while Katra recorded 21 degrees Celsius and 15.6 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The department advised people, particularly those travelling through higher reaches and mountain passes, to remain alert during the forecast period. (KNO)