Kashmir: After a protracted dry spell, gentle snow within the hills and rain within the plains of the Kashmir Valley introduced reduction, ending the two-month dry spell. The Meteorological Department predicts extra snow and rains till January 31, marking a major shift within the climate sample.
Jammu and Kashmir skilled gentle snow and rain after roughly two months of dry climate. The Meteorological Department anticipates continued precipitation, together with average snow in direction of the tip of January. Snowfall has been reported in varied areas, together with Gulmarg, elements of Kupwara, Kangan, Sonamarg, Shopian, and Peer Ki Gali. Srinagar witnessed gentle rain within the early morning hours.
“As expected, light rain/snow occurred at a few higher reaches,” acknowledged a meteorological division official. The forecast signifies partly to typically cloudy climate with gentle rain and snow at remoted larger reaches, with enchancment anticipated within the afternoon.
For January 27, the prediction contains partly to typically cloudy climate with an opportunity of sunshine snow in remoted larger reaches in direction of late night. On January 28-29, typically cloudy climate with the potential of gentle to average rain/snow is anticipated at many locations.
From January 30-31, there’s a chance of sunshine to average rain/snow at many locations. The extended dry spell in Kashmir, the longest in many years, raised issues among the many public and consultants. Special prayers have been held for rain, highlighting the importance of the latest precipitation.
The weatherman has issued an advisory, warning of potential non permanent street closures in larger reaches and vital passes like Sinthan Pass, Mughal Road, Sadhna, Razdan Pass, and Zojila, notably throughout January 28-31. Travelers are suggested to plan accordingly.
Kashmir Valley is at present within the midst of ‘Chillai-Kalan,’ the 40-day harsh interval of winter, which is about to conclude on January 29.
