Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 18: Rain lashed Kashmir leading to slight drop in mercury at most places, while as weatherman today forecast more precipitation across the region till March 20.
A Meteorological Department official said there was light rain across Kashmir leading to drop in temperatures.
Srinagar recorded a low of 6.8°C against 6.6°C on the previous night and it was 2.1°C above normal for the city.
Qazigund recorded a low of 3.8°C against 4.5°C on the previous night and it was 0.2°C above normal for the town.
Pahalgam recorded a low of 2.1°C against 1.6°C on the previous night and it was 2.0°C above normal for the famous tourist resort.
Kokernag recorded a low of 2.1°C against 4.6°C on the previous night and it was 1.4°C below normal for the place.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 0.5°C, the same as on the previous night and it was 2.8°C above normal for the skiing resort.
In Kupwara town, the mercury settled at 4.8°C against 4.3°C on the previous night and it was 1.7°C above normal for the town.
Leh recorded a low of minus 3.4°C. “Intermittent rain and thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds at scattered places is expected whereas snowfall is likely over higher reaches from March till 20,” the official said, adding, “there is no forecast of any heavy rain and snow during the time.”
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