Baramulla receives 49.5 mm rainfall, Gulmarg 40.6 mm; light snowfall of 2-6 inches reported over higher reaches
Srinagar, November 14 (JKNS): Kashmir witnessed significant rainfall during the past 24 hours, with several areas receiving moderate to heavy precipitation, while higher reaches experienced light snowfall, bringing down temperatures across parts of the Valley.
According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, as per news agency JKNS, Baramulla recorded the highest rainfall at 49.5 mm, followed by Gulmarg with 40.6 mm and Kupwara with 37.3 mm. Higher reaches of Kashmir also received light snowfall ranging between 2 and 6 inches.
As per the temperature data issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Gulmarg recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the Kashmir Division at minus 1.6°C, followed by Pahalgam at 2.8°C. Kupwara recorded 4.7°C, Srinagar and Qazigund 7.4°C each, Kukernag 6.3°C and Konibal 7.5°C.
The minimum temperatures recorded across other stations in the Kashmir Division included 4.7°C in Kupwara, 6.3°C in Kukernag and 7.5°C in Konibal. In the Jammu Division, Jammu recorded a minimum of 15.3°C, Kathua 15.6°C, Katra 13.8°C, Banihal 6.0°C, Batote 7.8°C and Bhaderwah 3.8°C.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a brief spell of light rain at scattered places, along with light snowfall over higher reaches, towards late afternoon on November 14.
The weather is expected to remain generally dry across Jammu and Kashmir from November 15 to 21, although cloudy conditions may develop around November 20 and 21. Generally dry weather is likely to continue from November 22 to 24.
In its advisory, the Meteorological Centre has advised farmers to resume their agricultural operations from November 15 onwards, following the improvement in weather conditions. (JKNS)
