Jammu, March 8 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir starting Monday, March 10, with precipitation expected to continue for the next four days.
According to the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar, the weather is likely to remain dry over the next 24 hours, but a shift is anticipated from March 10 onward, bringing scattered to widespread rain and snowfall across the region.
On March 10, moderate to widespread snowfall and rain are expected in Kashmir, while scattered showers will occur in parts of Jammu.
Temperature Drops Across Jammu & Kashmir
The recent cold spell has led to a notable drop in temperatures across both Kashmir and Jammu divisions:
- In Kashmir, night temperatures were 1-2°C below normal in most places.
- In Jammu, temperatures dipped 3°C below normal, except in Jammu city, where it remained near the seasonal average.
The lowest recorded temperature in Kashmir was in Sonamarg, a famous tourist destination in Ganderbal, where the mercury dropped to -7.3°C last night.
Minimum Temperatures in Key Locations:
📍 Sonamarg (Ganderbal) – -7.3°C
📍 Pahalgam (Anantnag) – -2.6°C
📍 Gulmarg (Baramulla) – -4.5°C
📍 Srinagar (Summer Capital) – 1.6°C
Meanwhile, maximum temperatures remained slightly above normal:
✔ 1-2°C above normal in Kashmir.
✔ 1-3°C above normal in Jammu.
Heavy Snowfall in February Helped Reduce Rainfall Deficit
The last week of February saw heavy snowfall and rainfall, followed by rains on March 3-4, which significantly reduced the seasonal precipitation deficit to less than 50%.
These weather conditions provided much-needed relief from the extended dry spell that had persisted across Jammu and Kashmir.
Key Takeaways from the Weather Forecast
✔ March 10-14: Light to moderate rain and snowfall expected.
✔ March 10: Widespread precipitation in Kashmir, scattered rain in Jammu.
✔ Temperature Drop: Night temperatures below normal, especially in Kashmir.
✔ Improved Precipitation: Heavy snow in late February and early March has helped reduce the rainfall deficit.
Residents and tourists traveling to Kashmir’s hill stations should stay updated with the latest weather alerts and advisories to ensure safe travel and avoid disruptions caused by snowfall and road blockages.
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