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Rain and Snow to Lash Jammu and Kashmir for Two DaysKashmir
Heavy rain and snow are expected across Jammu and Kashmir on 12 and 13 November, with strong winds and possible travel disruption on mountain routes.
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Jammu and Kashmir is set for two days of unsettled weather, with rain in the plains and snow over the higher reaches on 12 and 13 November, according to the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar. The forecast points to moderate to heavy falls at a few places, and the heaviest weather is expected towards the night of 12 November and the early hours of 13 November.
The wet spell is likely to cover most parts of the region during the two days. Snowfall is expected over the higher reaches and the important mountain passes, where it could temporarily slow traffic and break road links along key routes. Thunderstorms and lightning are also possible, along with gusty winds reaching 40 to 50 kilometres per hour at scattered places.
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Snow already dusts the high passes
The change in weather has already begun in the mountains. Fresh snow was reported on Wednesday at Zojila Pass, Sonamarg, Minamarg and Gumri, while light snow also fell in Bandipora, Kangdori in Gulmarg and Drass, and light rain lashed parts of the plains. Despite the snowfall, traffic on the Srinagar-Leh highway continued without disruption, with vehicles moving from Sonamarg towards Kargil, though slippery conditions developed on parts of Zojila Pass.
Daytime temperatures are expected to fall by 6 to 8 degrees Celsius during the wet spell on 12 and 13 November, adding a sharp chill to the air across the region.
The Bandipora district administration has issued an advisory for tourists, travellers, examination aspirants and the general public in view of the forecast and the chance of road closures in far-flung areas. Gurez has been declared out of bounds for tourists for now, and visitors staying there have been advised to plan their departure immediately in consultation with the District Control Room.
Farmers have also been advised to store their harvested crops and produce safely before the rain and snow arrive, so the wet weather does not damage what has already been gathered from the fields.
After the two-day spell, the weather is expected to settle down. Conditions are likely to remain generally dry from 14 to 20 November, although brief spells of rain may still occur on 14 and 15 November. Travellers heading towards the higher reaches over the next two days have been advised to check the road position before setting out and to allow extra time for their journeys.
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