The Meteorological department on Thursday predicted moderate to heavy spell of rains & snow in Jammu & Kashmir parts in next 24-hours. It also said continuous rainfall in some areas likely to transition into snowfall, which may lead to potential disruption to transportation.
Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir have received moderate to heavy rainfall in the last 24-hours, leading to decline in temperatures.
As per details shared by Meteorological department, the Nowgam and Handwara parts have recorded highest rainfall at 46.6 mm, followed by Bandipora 43.0 mm, Wular 37.0 mm, and Kokernag 38.6 mm.
Other notable places with significant rainfall include Sopore 33.0 mm, Asham 33.5 mm, and Tangmarg 36.2 mm.
The popular tourist destination Gulmarg received 23.8 mm of rain along with 20.0 cm of fresh snowfall.
Srinagar recorded 4.4 mm, while Qazigund and Pahalgam received 9.6 mm and 11.2 mm, respectively.
Experts have conveyed that Jammu region is expected to have highest intensity rainfall in next 24 hours, followed by some regions of south Kashmir.
In Jammu region, Banihal has received the most rainfall at 76.2 mm, Udhampur 12.4 mm, Poonch 15.0 mm, and Kishtwar 9.0 mm also recorded moderate rainfall. However, Jammu city saw minimal rainfall at just 0.1 mm, while places like RS Pura and Burmal remained dry, the officials said.
In Ladakh, Leh recorded only a trace of precipitation, while data from Kargil and Drass was unavailable according to the sources.
The officials said that the weather will likely be generally cloudy with light to moderate rain/snow at most places with isolated heavy rain/snow over both Kashmir and Jammu divisions till February 28. However there is a possibility of improvement from February 28 afternoon.
From March 1-2, the weather conditions will remain cloudy with light rain/snow at isolated to scattered places they said and added, light to moderate rain/snow at many places in J&K is expected on March 3. The officials continued the weather conditions will remain generally dry from March 4-8.
Authorities have warned of a high risk of landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at vulnerable places which is expected to persist till tomorrow. They suggest more precipitation in the coming days and have advised caution while travelling. The precipitation is expected to bring relief from the prolonged dry spell in parts of the region.
