Between January 3 – 6, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy snowfall in isolated areas and higher elevations.
MeT Also Warns Of ‘Cold Wave’ At Isolated Places On Jan 30, 31
Srinagar, Dec 29: Kashmir Valley is set to receive more snowfall on New Year as weatherman on Sunday said that two Western Disturbances (WD) in quick succession are likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas from January 1 onwards.
A meteorological department official here told while generally dry weather is expected till the end of this year, a feeble western disturbance on January 1-2 is expected to hit J&K. “Generally cloudy (weather is expected) with light snow at scattered places during January 1st evening/night to 2nd morning”.
From January 3-6, he said, a moderate WD was likely to J&K and weather is expected to be generally cloudy with possibility of light to moderate snow at many places of Kashmir Division and scattered places of Jammu Division.
The weather office has also issued an advisory for cold wave at “isolated places” during December 30 and 31.
In view of snowfall and freezing temperature, the MeT official said icy conditions over roads were expected, both in plains and higher reaches. “Tourists/travellers/Transporters are advised to follow Admin/Traffic advisory,” he said.
During January 3-6, he said, chances of moderate to heavy spell of snow at isolated and higher reaches cannot be ruled out. (QNS)
