Fayaz Bukhari
Srinagar, Nov 8: Amid forecast for more rain and snowfall in the next three days, mercury plummeted at most places across Kashmir and settled below sub-zero in Gulmarg and Pahalgam today.
“Partly cloudy weather is expected today and light to moderate rain/snowfall over higher reaches is expected at many places during November 9 evening to 11th forenoon,” said a Meteorological department official here. However, he said, there is no forecast of any major rain/snowfall during the period.
From November 12-16, he said, the weather is expected to be “fair to partly cloudy”.
He said, snowfall and low temperature may lead to temporary disruption of surface transportation, mainly over Zojila, Jammu-Srinagar Highway and Leh-Manali road on November 10 and 11.
“Prior to embarking on journey, people are advised to know the status of the road from traffic police to avoid inconveniences,” he said, adding, “Travellers on major passes are advised to carry sufficient food items, warm shoes, clothes etc with them as road conditions remain uncertain during inclement weather.”
Meanwhile, Srinagar recorded a low of 4.3°C against 4.2°C the previous night. The temperature was 2.5°C above normal for the place.
Qazigund recorded a low of 5.0°C against 5.4°C the previous night. The temperature was 3.1°C above normal for the place.
In Pahalgam, the mercury settled at minus 1.6°C against 1.6°C the previous night and it was 0.5°C below normal for the resort.
Kokernag recorded a low of 4.1°C against 4.6°C the previous night and it was 1.4°C above normal for the place.
Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 2.6°C against minus 4.5°C on the previous night and it was 2.8°C below normal for the skiing resort.
In Kupwara town, the mercury settled at 28°C against 2.3°C the previous night. It was 1.5°C above normal for the place.
Srinagar received 1.9mm of rain, Qazigund 24.6mm, Pahalgam 10.2mm, Kupwara 5.2mm, Kokernag 12.6mm and Gulmarg 2.6mm.
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