The weather has once again taken a turn in the Kashmir Valley and high hilly areas of Ladakh. Due to fresh snowfall and heavy rain in the plains, cold wave like situation has returned in the entire valley. This rain and snowfall has completely put a break on the unusually high temperature and heat that has been going on for the last few weeks.
Fresh snowfall has been recorded near ‘Peer Ki Gali’ located on the historic Mughal Road in Shopian district. Along with this, the world famous tourist destinations Gulmarg, Sonamarg and most of the mountains of the valley are now covered with white snow. Intermittent snowfall has been continuing in these higher areas since Sunday morning. At the same time, there has been continuous good rainfall in the lower and plain areas of the valley including the capital Srinagar, which has provided much-awaited relief to the entire region and the water needs have been fulfilled.
sharp drop in temperature
Due to continuous rain and snowfall, a huge drop in temperature has been recorded. The maximum temperature in Srinagar on Tuesday was 14.9 degrees Celsius, which is about one degree less than normal. The temperature at other weather stations in the valley has also fallen below normal. Due to cloudy sky for the last few days, the day has become significantly cooler, while the nights are feeling relatively warm.
Meteorological Department’s forecast and alerts
The Meteorological Department has predicted that the weather will remain unstable till March 20. Possibility of heavy snowfall during this period: There may be moderate to heavy snowfall in Chenab Valley and some higher areas of South Kashmir. Intermittent light to moderate rain and snowfall will continue at other places.
- Storm and hailstorm: A warning has been issued of strong winds at a speed of 40-50 kilometers per hour, thunderstorms and hailstorm at some isolated places till March 20.
- Weather ahead: Between 26th and 28th March, there may be a change in the weather once again, due to which there may be light rain or snowfall in the higher areas.
Special advisory for farmers
In view of the continuously worsening weather and high risk of hailstorm Season The department has asked farmers to be cautious. Farmers have been strictly advised to completely stop all their agricultural operations related to fields and orchards till March 20, so that any possible damage to the crops can be avoided.