MeT forecasts light rain and snowfall over higher reaches from late evening of Nov 10, heavier spell from Nov 12; Jammu warmest at 29.0°C, Gulmarg coldest at 0.0°C
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SRINAGAR, Nov 6: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Friday forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till November 9, while light rain and snowfall over higher reaches are likely from November 10.
According to the latest weather advisory, generally cloudy conditions are expected on November 10 and 11, with a spell of light rain at scattered to many places and light snowfall over higher reaches, particularly towards late evening on November 10.
The Meteorological Centre said generally cloudy weather is likely to continue on November 12 and 13, with light to moderate rain and snowfall over higher reaches at many places from the evening or night of November 12. Partly cloudy conditions are expected on November 14 and 15.
Meanwhile, temperature data issued by the department showed that Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 21.4 degrees Celsius against the normal of 19.3 degrees, while the minimum settled at 3.4 degrees Celsius against the normal of 3.0 degrees.
Qazigund recorded a maximum of 21.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 2.7 degrees, while Pahalgam recorded a maximum of 16.6 degrees and a minimum of 1.4 degrees Celsius.
Kupwara recorded a maximum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius, the highest among the Valley stations listed, ahead of Qazigund and Srinagar, and a minimum of 1.6 degrees, while Kokernag recorded 18.9 degrees as the maximum and 4.7 degrees as the minimum.
Gulmarg recorded a maximum temperature of 13.0 degrees Celsius, while the minimum settled at 0.0 degrees. The normal minimum temperature for the destination is 1.7 degrees below zero.
In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded the highest maximum temperature of 29.0 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 14.0 degrees, followed by Katra at a maximum of 27.0 degrees. Batote recorded 22.7 and 9.5 degrees, Banihal 22.4 and 5.7 degrees, and Bhaderwah 22.1 and 4.6 degrees Celsius, respectively.
No rainfall was recorded at the listed weather stations during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Friday, the department’s data showed.
The department advised farmers to continue harvesting and other agricultural operations, complete them by November 10 and ensure the safe storage of harvested crops.
Travellers and transporters have also been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic advisories.
