Heavy snow, rains expected from Jan 4 to 6; Cold wave conditions prevail in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 02: The local Meteorological department here has issued a ‘yellow alert’ for January 5 and January 6, saying that heavy rain and snowfall is expected at the isolated places during the period.
The MeT department has issued an alert, stating that there is a possibility of heavy rain and snowfall at the isolated places. “The disruption of traffic on higher reaches snow avalanches, landslides and shooting stones are expected on January 5 and 6,” the MeT has said.
In a detailed forecast, the weatherman has stated that on January 3, the weather is expected to remain generally cloudy with the possibility of light snow at isolated higher reaches.
From January 4-6, Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said that moderate to strong WD is expected and under its influence, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain in plains of Jammu and snow at most places of J&K with peak activity during 4th (Night) to 5th (late Night) and 6th morning & improvement from the afternoon.
He added that generally cloudy and dry weather is expected on January 7-10, adding that from January 11-12th, generally cloudy weather is expected with possibility of light snow at isolated places.
In its advisory, the MeT has said that in view of fresh snowfall, sub-freezing temperature & icy conditions over roads in plains and higher reaches, the tourists, travelers and transporters are advised to plan accordingly & follow administration and traffic advisory.
“There is a possibility of heavy snow at isolated higher reaches during 4th night to 5th late night,” it reads.
