January 27, 2024

MeT predicts light to moderate rain/snow at many places.

Amid successive Western Disturbances affecting J&K, an extended wet spell is expected from tomorrow afternoon till 3rd February, weatherman said today.

As already reported, over a couple of Western Disturbances will be affecting J&K in following days.

The official said that between January 28th-29th, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain/snow at many places with “heavy snowfall” over isolated higher reaches of Kashmir Division: Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Shopian and Kulgam from the night of January 28 to January 29 late afternoon and evening.

On January 30-31, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain and snow at many places with chances of “heavy snowfall” over few higher reaches, he said.

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From February 1-3, he said, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain and snow at many places.

In Jammu division the official said there is a possibility of intermittent light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in plains and for higher altitudes he said light to moderate snowfall is expected between 28th January and the afternoon of 3rd February.

A significant drop in day temperature is expected during the period, the official said.

The MeT office also issued an advisory, warning that the weather may lead to temporary closure of roads along the higher reaches including the important passes of Sinthan Pass, Mughal Road, Sadhna Top, Razdan pass, and Zojila etc, especially during January 28-31.

Farmers are also advised to withhold irrigation and application of fertilizer while they should also drain out excess water from the orchards and fields during this period.

Kashmir valley is presently going through ‘Chillai-Kalan’, the 40-day harsh period of winter, which will end on January 29. However it does not mean an end to the winter. It is followed by a 20-day-long period called ‘Chillai-Khurd’ that occurs between January 30 and February 19 and a 10-day-long period ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (baby cold) which is from February 20 to March 1st.