For the fourth consecutive day, Kashmir Valley experienced intermittent rainfall across its plains, while higher elevations, including Gulmarg, received fresh snowfall. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasts this wet weather pattern to persist throughout Jammu and Kashmir until the weekend.
Weather Details:
- Rainfall: Srinagar recorded the highest precipitation at 10.6mm, followed by Kupwara (9.1mm), Pahalgam (5.8mm), and Gulmarg (5.6mm) in the last 24 hours.
- Snowfall: Light snowfall occurred in higher regions, including Gulmarg.
- Forecast: Light to moderate rain and snow are expected for the next 24 hours, with intermittent precipitation likely on March 15th and 16th.
- Dry Period: A dry spell is predicted from March 17th to 21st.
- Temperatures:
- Night temperatures remained 2-3°C above average across many Kashmir weather stations.
- Day temperatures, while improved, stayed below normal in most areas.
- Srinagar’s maximum temperature was slightly above normal at 15.1°C on Wednesday.
- Srinagars minimum temperature was 7.0°C.
- Gulmarg recorded the lowest temperature at -0.8°C.
Advisories:
- Travelers, tourists, and transporters are advised to consult official advisories before planning trips.
- Farmers are urged to suspend agricultural activities until March 18th.
- Residents in higher areas are cautioned to avoid avalanche-prone regions.
