The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a forecast predicting a week of wet weather for Jammu and Kashmir, beginning Monday, March 10th.
- Until Sunday evening, dry weather is expected.
- From March 10th to 11th, light to moderate rain and snow are likely in higher altitude areas.
- An intermittent period of light to moderate rain and snow is expected across many parts of Jammu and Kashmir from March 12th to 14th.
- Another spell of light rain and snow is possible from March 15th to 16th.
- Travelers, tourists, and transporters are advised to consult official advisories before planning trips during this period.
- Farmers are advised to halt farm operations from March 10th to 18th.
- Residents of higher altitude areas are warned to avoid avalanche-prone and steep slopes.
- Recent night temperatures have been 1-2°C below average in many Kashmir weather stations.
- Saturday’s daytime temperatures were 4.5°C above normal in the Kashmir Valley, with Srinagar reaching a high of 19.0°C.
- Overnight lows included:
- Srinagar: 2.2°C (1.1°C below average)
- Pahalgam: -2.7°C (coldest location)
- Gulmarg: -2.4°C
- Kupwara: -0.4°C
