Light rains in Jammu, light snowfall in Kashmir plains from tonight: MeT
Srinagar, Jan 17: While night temperature continues to increase, weatherman on Monday forecast light rains in plains of Jammu and light snowfall Kashmir plains from tonight.
A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 1.0°C against last night’s minus 1.2°C in the summer capital of the J&K.
Kashmir is presently under the grip of 40-day long harshest period of winter, known locally as ‘Chillai Kalan, which started from December 21. It is followed by a 20-day long ‘Chillai Khurd’ and a 10-day-long ‘Chilla Bachha’.
Weatherman has said that there was no forecast of any major rain or snow till the end of January in J&K.
“Due to a feeble Western Disturbance, weather is cloudy in J&K and Ladakh. Light rain (in plains of Jammu) and light snow in plains of Kashmir and light to moderate over Higher reaches of J&K and Ladakh is likely during January 17(night) and 18th,” he said, adding, “Thereafter, another spell of light to moderate snow in J&K is likely during (21-22).” He said there’s no forecast of any major rain/snow till ending January In both J&K and Lakdakh. (GNS)
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