The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a spell of generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain and snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, officials said on Saturday.
Director MET Centre Srinagar, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that from March 28 to 30, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy towards evening with intermittent light to moderate rain in plains and snowfall over higher reaches at most places. He added that thunder, lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 40–50 kmph are likely from the night of March 28 to the night of March 30.
He said March 31 is likely to witness generally cloudy conditions with brief spells of light rain or snow at scattered places. From April 1 to 2, weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy with brief light rain at isolated locations. Between April 3 and 4, there are chances of light rain or snowfall at scattered places, while from April 5 to 7, partly cloudy conditions with isolated light rain or snow are expected.
The MET Department has issued an advisory warning of moderate snowfall over higher reaches of North and Central Kashmir, along with thunder and gusty winds during the night of March 28 to 30. There is also a possibility of landslides at vulnerable locations.
Farmers have been advised to suspend farm operations during March 29 and 30, while travellers have been urged to follow traffic advisories and plan their movement accordingly.