MeT predicts snowfall in J&K higher reaches on Oct 5, 6

Srinagar, Sep 29: The weatherman here has predicted the season’s first snowfall over the higher reaches of north, central, and south Kashmir, as well as in the Chenab Valley, on October 5 and 6.
According to a detailed forecast issued by the Director of the Meteorological Department, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, the weather is expected to remain generally dry Tuesday.
He, however, said that generally dry weather is expected from October 1 till the evening of October 4, with the possibility of light rain, thunder, and gusty winds towards late evening or night.
Dr Ahmad added that from October 5 to 7, generally cloudy weather is expected, with the possibility of intermittent spells of light to moderate rain, thunder, and gusty winds, and that light snow over higher reaches is also expected at many places in J&K.
From October 8 to 10, generally dry weather is expected across the region, he said.
In its advisory, the Met Department has advised farmers to continue harvesting paddy and other horticultural crops, including safe storage and other farm operations, until the afternoon of October 4.
The MeT Director further said that a gradual fall in daytime temperatures is expected from tomorrow, with a significant decrease during October 5 and 6. (KNO)