MeT predicts light rain, thunderstorms today

Srinagar, Oct 29: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness brief spells of light rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms and gusty winds at scattered places on Friday, with light snowfall possible over higher reaches
According to the weather forecast, weather is likely to remain generally dry on October 31, while partly cloudy conditions are expected from November 1 to 3, with a brief spell of precipitation possible at a few places late on November 1 or in the evening.
From November 4 to 7, the weather is expected to remain generally dry, although isolated places may receive light rain or light snowfall over higher reaches late on November 5 or in the evening.
The advisory said no significant weather activity was expected across Jammu and Kashmir until November 7.
Meanwhile, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 22.7 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 4.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, according to the Meteorological Centre’s daily weather report.
Gulmarg recorded the lowest minimum temperature among the main Kashmir Valley stations at minus 0.1 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam recorded a minimum of 2.2 degrees Celsius.
Qazigund recorded a maximum temperature of 22.5 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 2.6 degrees Celsius, while Kupwara recorded a maximum of 24.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 2.3 degrees Celsius.
In Jammu division, Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 31.5 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 14.1 degrees Celsius. Katra recorded a maximum of 29 degrees Celsius, while Kathua recorded 30.8 degrees Celsius.
The Meteorological Centre has advised farmers to continue harvesting and other agricultural operations. (KNO)