Rain, Snow Likely In J&K Till March 30

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) ** Srinagar-** The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Saturday forecast a fresh spell of intermittent rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir from March 28 to March 30, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, prompting an advisory for farmers and travellers.

Director of the Meteorological Centre, Mukhtar Ahmad, said the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy towards evening, with intermittent light to moderate rain in the plains and snowfall over higher reaches at most places during this period.

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He said thunder, lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 40 to 50 kmph are likely from the night of March 28 till the night of March 30.

The department has also warned of moderate snowfall over higher reaches of north and central Kashmir during this period, which may be accompanied by thunder and strong winds. It cautioned about the possibility of landslides at vulnerable locations.

Providing an extended outlook, Ahmad said that on March 31, the weather is likely to remain generally cloudy with brief spells of light rain or snow at scattered places. From April 1 to 2, conditions are expected to stay partly to generally cloudy with brief light rain at isolated locations.

Between April 3 and 4, there is a possibility of light rain or snowfall at scattered places, while from April 5 to 7, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy with chances of isolated light rain or snow.

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In its advisory, the Meteorological Department has asked farmers to suspend farm operations on March 29 and 30. Travellers have been urged to follow traffic advisories and plan their movement accordingly in view of the expected weather conditions.

Avalanche Warning For Bandipora, Ganderbal
Authorities in Kashmir on Saturday issued an avalanche warning for two districts in the valley and asked people to remain highly vigilant, officials said.
An avalanche with a medium danger level is expected to occur above 2,400 metres in Bandipora and Ganderbal within the next 24 hours, officials added.
“People are strictly advised to avoid venturing into avalanche-prone areas, including slopes, hilly terrain, and higher reaches, until further orders are issued by the authorities,” the advisory read.
Residents, tourists, and nomadic communities have been asked to adhere to official advisories and cooperate with the administration for their safety.
On Friday, multiple avalanches struck the Zojila Pass in Ganderbal district, trapping several vehicles and resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. The pass along the Srinagar-Leh national highway connects the Kashmir valley with Ladakh.

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