Weather officials forecast snowfall in Kashmir from Dec 21

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, DECEMBER 17 (STC): Possibility of a wet spell coinciding with the onset of Chillai-Kalan, the harshest 40-day winter period, is expected around December 21 and 22, said weather officials today.
Owing to a western disturbance, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy snowfall over higher reaches of Kashmir, while the plains may witness light to moderate rain or snowfall, said the local Meteorological Department.
During Chillai-Kalan, the chances of snowfall are at their highest and temperatures typically witness a sharp decline across the valley.
So far, Kashmir has not experienced any major wet spell this winter. Officials said the prevailing dry weather has contributed to an increase in seasonal ailments such as cough and the common cold among locals.
Meanwhile, sub-zero night temperatures continued to prevail across most parts of the Kashmir valley.
(Straight Talk Communications)