Srinagar, Nov 14: Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir experienced light rainfall and snowfall during the past 24 hours, with Sonamarg recording the highest precipitation at 24.0 mm, while Gulmarg registered the lowest minimum temperature in the Valley at minus 1.6°C.
According to weather data, Poonch received 18.5 mm of rainfall, followed by Bandipora with 18.0 mm and Gulmarg with 11.8 mm. Kupwara recorded 5.0 mm, Banihal 4.8 mm, Pahalgam 3.2 mm and Baramulla 2.5 mm.
Qazigund, Konibal and Ramban each recorded 2.0 mm of rainfall, while Kukernag received 1.3 mm. Srinagar, Budgam, Ganderbal and Anantnag recorded 1.0 mm each, while Samba received 0.5 mm. Trace precipitation was reported from Awantipora, Jammu, Udhampur and Bhaderwah.
In the Kashmir division, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 15.2°C and a minimum of 7.4°C. Qazigund registered 13.4°C as the maximum and 7.4°C as the minimum, while Pahalgam recorded 14.1°C and 2.8°C respectively.
Kupwara recorded a maximum of 10.3°C and a minimum of 4.7°C. Kukernag registered 14.0°C and 6.3°C, while Konibal recorded 14.0°C and 7.5°C. Gulmarg remained the coldest among the listed Valley stations, with its minimum temperature settling at minus 1.6°C.
In the Jammu division, Jammu recorded a maximum temperature of 28.0°C and a minimum of 15.3°C. Kathua was the warmest among the listed stations, registering a maximum of 29.0°C and a minimum of 15.6°C.
Banihal recorded 25.5°C as the maximum and 6.0°C as the minimum, while Batote registered 16.2°C and 7.8°C. Katra recorded 24.5°C and 13.8°C, while Bhaderwah registered 15.3°C and 3.8°C.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has forecast cloudy conditions with light rain at scattered places and snowfall over higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir during the afternoon hours on November 14.
Weather conditions are expected to remain mainly dry from November 15 to 21, although cloudy skies are likely on November 20 and 21.
The department has further predicted predominantly dry weather from November 22 to 25, indicating a prolonged period without significant precipitation across the Union Territory.
