Srinagar, March 20: Jammu and Kashmir witnessed light to moderate rainfall in the plains and snowfall in the higher reaches over the past 24 hours, the Meteorological Department said on Friday.
Officials said snowfall was recorded in higher altitude areas, including Gurez, Keran, Tangdhar, Uri, Gulmarg and Pahalgam, while most plains received light to moderate rain.
“From March 21 to 25, the weather is likely to remain generally dry across the Union Territory, with a brief spell of light rain or snowfall at isolated places on March 23,” a MeT official .
“For the subsequent period from March 26 to 28, officials have forecast generally cloudy conditions with light rain in the plains and snowfall over the higher reaches at a few places. Another spell of light to moderate rain in plains and snowfall in higher reaches is expected at many places between March 29 and 31,” the MeT official said.
Meanwhile, the department has issued an advisory stating that day temperatures are expected to rise gradually from March 21 onwards.
It warned of the possibility of thunder and gusty winds with speeds reaching 40–50 kmph, along with hailstorms at isolated locations.
The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority today issued an avalanche warning for higher reaches of north Kashmir, cautioning that areas above 2,600 metres in Baramulla and Kupwara districts are likely to face medium danger levels over the next 24 hours.
The authority advised residents, especially those in vulnerable locations, to remain alert and avoid venturing into avalanche-prone zones, stressing strict adherence to safety guidelines as conditions remain conducive for avalanche activity.