Issues advisory, says temporary disruption of surface transportation expected; Possibility of avalanches over higher reaches
Srinagar, Feb 28: Weatherman on Friday predicted that Jammu and Kashmir would receive more rain and snow till March 3.
Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad while talking to the news agency said, “There is a forecast of light rain and snow at isolated to scattered places till March 2 while light to moderate rain and snow is expected at many places on March 3.”
“The weather will remain generally dry in J&K from March 4 to March 8,” he added.
Meanwhile, in its advisory, the MeT said that temporary disruption of surface transportation is expected mainly over Sadhna pass, Razdan Pass, Sonamarg-Zojila-Gumri axis, Mughal Road, Sinthan pass & other major roads of hilly districts in the coming days.
Tourists, travelers and transporters are advised to plan accordingly & follow administration and traffic advisory, it reads, adding that the farmers are advised to suspend irrigation & other farm operations.
Landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at vulnerable places, it reads and added that there is a possibility of snow avalanches over higher reaches.(KNO)
