MeT predicts rain, snowfall from Nov 12 in Kashmir

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 07 (STC): Owing to an expected western disturbance, Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness a spell of rain and snowfall from November 12 onwards.

According to an official of the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, weather is expected to remain generally dry on November 8 and 9, while generally cloudy conditions are likely to prevail on November 10 and 11. “Light spell of rain over plains and light snowfall over higher reaches at scattered places is expected towards on the evening or night of November 10,” he added.
“Weather will remain generally cloudy on November 12 and 13, with light to moderate rain in plains and light to moderate snowfall over higher reaches at many places, particularly towards the evening or night of November 12,” the official said.
A separate prediction issued by Kashmir Weather Forecast also indicated that the second Western Disturbance has gained intensity and is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir between November 12 and 14.
It said moderate to heavy snowfall is possible over higher reaches, while rain is expected over the plains of Jammu and Kashmir.
According to the forecast, higher reaches of Kupwara and Bandipora may receive moderate snowfall, while higher reaches of central and south Kashmir are likely to receive light to moderate snowfall.
Weather is expected to improve thereafter, with partly cloudy conditions forecast for November 14 and 15.
(Straight Talk Communications)