Dry weather likely in J&K till Nov 9: MeT

Srinagar, Nov 2: Weather is expected to remain largely dry across Jammu and Kashmir till November 9, with brief spells of light rain and light snowfall over higher reaches possible on November 5 and 6, the Meteorological Department said on Monday.
According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, dry weather is likely to prevail on November 3 and 4. However, isolated areas may witness light rain or snowfall in higher reaches during the evening of November 5 and 6.
The department said that dry conditions are expected to resume from November 7 to 9, with no significant weather activity forecast during the period.
Meanwhile, Gulmarg recorded the lowest minimum temperature in Kashmir at minus 0.2 degrees Celsius. Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam, Qazigund, Kupwara and Kokernag recorded 2.8 degrees Celsius, 2.6 degrees Celsius, 4.3 degrees Celsius and 4 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The Meteorological Department has advised farmers to continue harvesting and other agricultural activities in view of the favourable weather conditions. (KNO)