Jammu hottest at 29°C, Gulmarg coldest at 0°C minimum
Srinagar, Nov 06: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Friday forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till November 9, while light rain and snowfall over higher reaches are likely from November 10.
According to the latest weather advisory, accessed by the news agency – Kashmir News Observer (KNO), generally cloudy conditions are expected on November 10 and 11, with a spell of light rain at scattered to many places and light snowfall over higher reaches, particularly towards late evening on November 10.
The Meteorological Centre said generally cloudy weather is likely to continue on November 12 and 13, with light to moderate rain and snowfall over higher reaches at many places from the evening or night of November 12. Partly cloudy conditions are expected on November 14 and 15.
Meanwhile, the temperature data issued by the department showed that Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 21.4 degrees Celsius against the normal of 19.3 degrees, while the minimum settled at 3.4 degrees Celsius against the normal of 3.0 degrees.
Qazigund recorded a maximum of 21.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 2.7 degrees, while Pahalgam recorded a maximum of 16.6 degrees and a minimum of 1.4 degrees Celsius.
Kupwara recorded a maximum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 1.6 degrees, while Kokernag recorded 18.9 degrees as the maximum and 4.7 degrees as the minimum.
Gulmarg recorded a maximum temperature of 13.0 degrees Celsius, while the minimum settled at 0.0 degrees. The normal minimum temperature for the destination is 1.7 degrees below zero.
In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 29.0 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 14.0 degrees, while Banihal recorded 22.4 and 5.7 degrees, respectively.
Bhaderwah recorded a maximum of 22.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 4.6 degrees, while Batote recorded 22.7 and 9.5 degrees, respectively.
The department advised farmers to continue harvesting and other agricultural operations till November 10 and ensure safe storage of harvested crops.
Travellers and transporters have also been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic advisories.
The maximum temperature in Kupwara was 23.2 degrees Celsius, followed by Qazigund and Srinagar at 21.4 degrees each. Pahalgam recorded 16.6 degrees, Kokernag 18.9 degrees and Gulmarg 13.0 degrees Celsius.
In the Jammu division, Jammu city recorded the highest maximum temperature of 29.0 degrees Celsius, followed by Katra at 27.0 degrees, Batote at 22.7 degrees, Banihal at 22.4 degrees and Bhaderwah at 22.1 degrees Celsius.
No rainfall was recorded at the listed weather stations during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Friday, the department’s data showed.
The department has advised farmers to complete harvesting and other agricultural operations by November 10 and ensure the safe storage of harvested crops. Travellers and transporters have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic advisories. (KNO)
