Three feeble WDs to affect J&K: Light rains, snow expected from Nov 29 evening
Srinagar: Three feeble back-to-back Western Disturbances (WDs) are affecting Jammu and Kashmir for the period of over one week, while light snowfall in higher reaches and rains expected in the plains from November 29 evening to December 3 and in between December 7 and 8, MeT office said on Wednesday.
The Meteorological department (MeT), has stated that the weather conditions are expected to remain generally dry for the next two days while there is a possibility of light wet spell from November 29 evening.
Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that there is a possibility that the weather would remain cloudy while light snowfall is expected in Bandipora and Kupwara higher reaches from November 29 late evening.
“These higher reaches may also receive light snowfall on December 01 while the rains would lash plains in between December 2 and 3,” he said, adding that all the WDs affecting J&K are feeble.
As per the details, the weather would remain generally dry from December 4-6 while another light wet spell is expected between December 7 and 8 during which light rains and light snowfall in the higher reaches at isolated places are expected.
However, he said that no major activity is expected during the period.
Meanwhile, the MeT has also issued an advisory, advising the tourists, travellers, transporters to follow administration and traffic advisory.
Meanwhile, Kashmir valley shivered under freezing conditions as Shopianin south Kashmir recorded its coldest night at -4.6°C, according to a private weather forecaster.
Pahalgam closely followed at -4.4°C, as sub-zero temperatures gripped most parts of the region.
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, registered a minimum temperature of -0.6°C, while Qazigund dipped to -2.4°C. Other notable temperatures included: Kupwara: -1.9°C Gulmarg: -2.6°C Sonamarg and Pulwama: -3.6°C Anantnag and Larnoo: -3.9°C Kokernag: 0.4°C (slightly warmer).
In Jammu region, winter chill was less intense. Jammu city recorded a low of 10.1°C, while Banihal and Katra stood at 9.1°C. However, Padder experienced a biting -5.8°C, making it the coldest spot in Jammu region, the report said.
Bhaderwah registered 1.6°C, Kathua 10.2°C, and Ramban recorded the highest minimum temperature at 11.8°C.
Ladakh continued to face extreme cold, with Drass plummeting to a bone-chilling -11.2°C, Leh at -8.6°C, and Kargil at -6.8°C.
As temperatures steadily drop, residents brace for harsher weather in the weeks ahead. Authorities have urged precautionary measures, particularly during nighttime, to combat the severe cold. (with inputs from KNO)
