Two back-to-back Western Disturbances are expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir between March 15 and March 20, bringing a brief return of winter-like conditions across the region, the Meteorological Department said.According to the Director Meteorological Department Kashmir, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, the approaching weather systems are likely to trigger rain in the plains while higher reaches may receive fresh snowfall during the period. “Two back-to-back Western Disturbances are expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir between March 15 and 20, bringing a brief return of winter-like conditions,” Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said.
He said the first spell of precipitation is likely around March 15–16 while another weather system may affect the region between March 18 and March 20.
“Rain is likely in the plains while higher reaches may receive fresh snowfall around March 15–16 and March 18–20,” he said.
The MeT Director said the precipitation and cloud cover could lead to a noticeable drop in daytime temperatures across several parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
He added that the impact of the weather systems may also be felt in the form of increased cloud cover and intermittent precipitation during the period.
Western Disturbances are weather systems originating in the Mediterranean region that frequently bring rain and snowfall to northwestern parts of the Indian subcontinent during winter and early spring.
