Srinagar, Oct 20: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience generally dry weather till October 23, with light rain and snowfall over higher reaches expected on October 24, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Tuesday.
According to the latest forecast issued by the MeT Centre, the weather is expected to remain dry from October 20 until the late afternoon of October 23, before cloud cover increases.
“Generally cloudy weather with light rain at scattered to many places and light snowfall over higher reaches is likely on October 24,” the forecast stated.
The MeT Centre also predicted thunder and gusty winds at a few places from late night on October 23 to the forenoon of October 24.
However, dry weather is expected to return across Jammu and Kashmir from October 25 and continue until October 31, according to the forecast.
In view of the expected weather conditions, the MeT Centre has advised farmers to continue harvesting and other agricultural operations over the coming days.
Meanwhile, minimum temperatures recorded on October 20 showed Srinagar settling at 5.1°C, while Pahalgam recorded 0.6°C and Gulmarg 1.4°C.
In the Jammu division, Jammu city and Katra recorded minimum temperatures of 14.5°C each. Banihal registered 6.6°C, while Bhaderwah recorded 5.1°C.
The weather data also showed that no rainfall was recorded at the listed stations during the preceding 24 hours, with maximum rainfall remaining nil.
Residents, particularly those in higher-altitude areas, have been advised to follow subsequent weather updates in view of the possibility of rain, thunder, gusty winds and snowfall on October 24.
