The meteorological department on Wednesday said the moisture-laden wind is moving towards J&K from north Pakistan as a result of which wet weather is expected for the next 24-36 hours.
This comes despite weather showing signs of improvement on Wednesday with the day temperature rising significantly and spells of bright sunshine reported from many parts of the Valley.
“Expect a short spell of moderate thundershower in Kashmir and Jammu later tonight. The moisture-laden wind is moving towards J&K from North Pakistan,” Sonam Lotus, Director Meteorological department said, adding wet weather is expected for the next 24-36 hours for J&K.
Meanwhile, a meteorological department official said Srinagar, the summer capital of the state, recorded 23.3 degrees Celsius against 23.9 degrees Celsius normal for this time of the year.
He said Pahalgam, the world famous hill resort in South Kashmir recorded 19.6 degrees Celsius against 20.1 Degree Celsius while Gulmarg, the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir saw a maximum of 12.6 degree Celsius, 2.1 degrees below normal for this time of the year.