Srinagar, Oct 20 (JKNS): The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till October 23, with a spell of light rain and snowfall over higher reaches likely on October 24, accompanied by thunder and gusty winds at a few places.
According to the latest weather update issued by the MeT Centre Srinagar, as per news agency JKNS, weather conditions are expected to remain generally dry from October 20 to the late afternoon of October 23.
On October 24, generally cloudy weather is likely, with light rain at scattered to many places and light snowfall over higher reaches. Thunder and gusty winds are also expected at a few places from late night on October 23 to the forenoon of October 24.
The MeT Centre has forecast generally dry weather again across Jammu and Kashmir from October 25 to October 31.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Centre has advised farmers to continue harvesting and other agricultural operations in view of the expected weather conditions over the coming days.
As per the weather parameters issued by the MeT Centre Srinagar for October 20, the minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at 5.1°C, while Pahalgam recorded 0.6°C and Gulmarg 1.4°C.
In the Jammu division, Jammu city recorded a minimum temperature of 14.5°C, while Katra also recorded 14.5°C. Banihal registered 6.6°C and Bhaderwah 5.1°C.
The weather data showed no rainfall during the preceding 24 hours across the listed stations, while the maximum rainfall was recorded as nil.
The MeT Centre has advised farmers to continue routine agricultural activities, while residents are advised to keep track of subsequent weather updates, particularly regarding the possibility of rain, thunder, gusty winds and snowfall over higher reaches on October 24. (JKNS)