Srinagar, October 14 (JKNS): Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness light to moderate rainfall at many places on October 14 and 15, with light snowfall over higher reaches, thunderstorms, gusty winds and isolated hailstorms.
Director Meteorological Centre Srinagar Dr Mukhtar Ahmad as per news agency JKNS, advised farmers to ensure safe storage of harvested apple, paddy and other crops.
Mukhtar said the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy during October 14–15, with thunder, gusty winds and hailstorms possible at isolated places from late afternoon to late night or early morning of October 15.
He said October 16 is likely to remain generally dry, although brief spells of light rain may occur at isolated places, while dry weather is expected to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir from October 17 to 24.
The MeT Centre has forecast generally cloudy weather from October 25 to 27, with light rainfall at scattered places, light snowfall over higher reaches and gusty winds at a few places.
In its advisory, the Meteorological Centre urged farmers to ensure safe storage of harvested apples, paddy and other crops during October 14 and 15.
It also cautioned that thunderstorms and gusty winds may affect the region during the period, while light snowfall is possible over important mountain passes, roads and highways.
Travellers, transporters and the general public have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic advisories to avoid inconvenience. (JKNS)
