Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 28 : The Weatherman today forecast heavy snowfall in Kashmir on January 30 and said that it may affect surface and air traffic.
A Meteorological Depa-rtment official said that light snow and rain was expected at scattered places in the next 24 hours.
On January 30, the MeT department forecast widespread moderate snow and rain (in Jammu) with “heavy” snowfall in Pirpanjal, South Kashmir, Doda-Kistawar etc.( more than 75% chances).
On January 31, it said, light to moderate snow and rain was expected at scattered places.
He said the weather system may cause snow avalanches in the areas prone to them. “It may likely to affect surface and air transportation on Monday,” he said.
“People are advised not to venture out in avalanche prone areas, unless emergency,” he said, adding, “Passengers are advised to travel after confirmation of road status from concerned traffic police”.
Srinagar recorded a low of 1.7°C against 1.2°C the previous night. Today’s minimum temperature, he said, was above normal by 2.7°C for the city.
Qazigund recorded a low of 0.2°C against minus 0.6°C the previous night and it was 2.8°C above normal for the town.
Pahalgam recorded a low of minus 6.9°C against minus 4.3°C the previous night and it was 0.8°C below normal for the tourist resort.
Kokernag recorded a low of minus 0.7°C against minus 0.9°C the previous night and it was 1.9°C above normal for the place.
Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 7.2°C against minus 8.6°C the previous night and it was 0.3°C above normal for the skiing resort.
In Kupwara town, the mercury settled at minus 2.6°C against minus 3.7°C the previous night and it was above 0.1°C below normal for the town.
Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 13.6°C and minus 14.8°C respectively.
Kashmir is under the grip of Chillai-Kalan, the 40-day long harsh winter period that started on December 21 and will end on Jan 30. It is followed by a 20-day-long period called ‘Chillai-Khurd’ that occurs between January 30 and February 19 and a 10-day-long period ‘Chillai-Bacha’ (baby cold) which is from February 20 to March 1.
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