Srinagar, Jan 22: The Meteorological Department on Thursday forecast widespread rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, with chances of heavy precipitation in several vulnerable regions, prompting an advisory for caution.
Director MET Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally cloudy weather with light to moderate rain and snow at most places from January 22 to 23, with the possibility of heavy rain or snowfall over a few districts of the Chenab Valley, Pir Panjal range, and parts of South Kashmir during tonight and tomorrow evening.
He said that the plains of the Kashmir Division may initially receive a moderate spell of rain, which is likely to be followed by light to moderate snowfall, while lower and middle reaches may witness moderate to heavy snowfall during late night or morning hours.
The MET department has forecast light rain or snow at isolated places on January 24 and 25, while another spell of light to moderate rain or snow is expected at most places on January 26 and 27, with the possibility of moderate to heavy snowfall at a few locations during the night of January 26 to January 27.
From January 28 to 31, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy, the Director MET said.
Issuing an advisory, the Meteorological Department warned of the possibility of heavy rain or snow accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorms over parts of the Pir Panjal range, Chenab Valley, and South Kashmir during the next 24 hours. There is also a possibility of landslides at vulnerable locations.
“All concerned are advised to plan accordingly,” the advisory said, adding that farmers have been advised to suspend farm operations during the forecast period to avoid losses.
Meanwhile, authorities have been urged to remain alert and take precautionary measures in view of the predicted weather conditions. (KNC)
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