Fresh snowfall in higher reaches, wet spell ahead

Srinagar, Nov 5: Higher reaches of the Valley received fresh rain and snowfall on Wednesday late evening as weather conditions turned cloudy across parts of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
Snowfall was recorded at Razdan Pass and several other higher-altitude areas of the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday evening.
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir from November 6 to 9, while another spell of precipitation is likely to affect the region from November 10.
According to the latest forecast, generally cloudy weather is expected on November 10 and 11, with light to moderate rainfall in plains and light to moderate snowfall over higher reaches at scattered to many places from late evening on November 10 to the forenoon and afternoon of November 11.
Another spell of light to moderate rain and snowfall is likely at many places on November 12, particularly towards the evening and night. The weather is expected to improve on November 14 and 15, with partly cloudy conditions.
Meanwhile, the night temperatures across Kashmir remained above the freezing point, with Pahalgam recording a minimum temperature of 1.5 degrees Celsius, followed by Gulmarg at 2.0 degrees Celsius.
Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 4.0 degrees Celsius, while Qazigund registered 3.3 degrees Celsius, Kupwara 2.1 degrees Celsius and Kokernag 6.1 degrees Celsius, according to the Meteorological Centre’s daily weather report.
In the Jammu division, Jammu city recorded a minimum temperature of 15.1 degrees Celsius, while Banihal recorded 5.6 degrees Celsius, Batote 9.1 degrees Celsius, Katra 14.0 degrees Celsius and Bhaderwah 4.8 degrees Celsius.
The weather department also advised farmers to continue harvesting and other agricultural operations until November 10 and ensure the safe storage of harvested crops.
Travellers and transporters have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic advisories issued by the authorities, particularly in view of the forecast precipitation over higher reaches.
The department has asked people to remain updated about the latest weather forecasts and advisories. (KNO)