Srinagar, Oct 14 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness light to moderate rainfall at many places on October 14 and 15, while higher reaches may receive light snowfall, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Wednesday.
The weather department has also forecast thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms at isolated places from late afternoon to late night, extending into the early morning hours of October 15.
According to the forecast, weather is expected to remain generally dry on October 16, with a brief spell of light rain possible at isolated places. Dry conditions are likely to prevail across the Union Territory from October 17 to 24.
Another spell of generally cloudy weather, accompanied by light rainfall at scattered places and light snowfall over higher reaches, is likely between October 25 and 27. Thunderstorms and gusty winds may occur at a few places during this period.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Centre has advised farmers to ensure the safe storage of harvested apples, paddy and other crops during October 14 and 15 in view of the possibility of adverse weather conditions.
Travellers, transporters and the general public have also been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic advisories, particularly in view of the possibility of light snowfall over important mountain passes, roads and highways.—(NVI)
