Kashmir braces for 3-day moist spell from February 18

Whereas Jammu Kashmir continues to document an increase in most temperatures, the weatherman right here has predicted a three-day moist spell from February 18, saying that larger reaches in Southern district would probably obtain average to heavy snowfall.

Director Meteorological division (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad informed the information company—Kashmir Information Observer (KNO) that the climate would stay largely dry until February 17 whereas the day temperature is anticipated to rise additional in coming days.

He added {that a} three-day moist spell is anticipated from February 18 throughout which the sunshine to average snowfall is anticipated.

“There’s a forecast of sunshine to average snowfall in larger reaches whereas plains are anticipated to witness gentle rains or snow,” he mentioned.

“The upper reaches of south Kashmir elements would probably obtain average to heavy snowfall through the interval,” he mentioned.

The MeT Director additional mentioned that the utmost temperature has risen in most elements of J&Okay and it’s anticipated to go up by just a few extra levels within the coming days.

Furthermore, the elements of Kashmir have continued to document sub-zero temperatures.

Furthermore, the MeT division in its advisory, mentioned that the in view of the numerous snow accumulation and sub freezing temperature over many hilly areas, travellers are suggested to observe administration and visitors police advisory—(KNO)