Srinagar, Oct 12 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds at many places between October 13 and 15, while light snowfall is expected over higher reaches, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Monday.
Director of Meteorological Centre Srinagar, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, said the weather is likely to remain generally cloudy on October 12, with light rain at isolated places and light snowfall over higher reaches.
From October 13 to 15, generally cloudy weather is expected across the Union Territory, with light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds at many places. Light snowfall is also likely over higher reaches during this period, he said.
The MeT centre has forecast generally dry weather on October 16, although a brief spell of light rain may occur at isolated places. Dry conditions are expected to prevail from October 17 to 24.
Meanwhile, the meteorological department has advised farmers to ensure safe storage of harvested apples, paddy and other crops during October 13-15.
It has also cautioned about possible thunderstorms and gusty winds, along with light snowfall over important mountain passes and roads and highways.
Travellers, transporters and the general public have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic advisories issued by the authorities.—(NVI)
