Srinagar: In a weather development, a western disturbance is anticipated to impact Jammu and Kashmir starting Saturday, bringing the likelihood of light rain or snow in the higher reaches over the next two days, as reported by officials.
While cold wave conditions have shown improvement in north and central Kashmir due to cloud cover, the mercury has dropped in south Kashmir areas overnight.
Here are some key temperature observations:
- Srinagar, the summer capital, recorded a low of minus 1.3 degrees Celsius on Friday night, slightly higher than the previous night’s minus 3.5 degrees Celsius.
- Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, a crucial base camp for the annual Amarnath Yatra, reported a minimum temperature of minus 5.1 degrees Celsius.
- Gulmarg, the renowned ski resort in Baramulla district, registered a low of minus 2.8 degrees Celsius.
- Other recorded temperatures include Qazigund at minus 3.8 degrees Celsius, Kokernag at minus 3.6 degrees Celsius, and Kupwara at minus 1.0 degrees Celsius.
Officials state that a weak western disturbance is expected to affect the region between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. As a result, light rain or snow is anticipated at various locations, particularly in the higher reaches. Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Gurez Valley, and Mughal Road may experience light snowfall.
The meteorological department forecasts an improvement in the minimum temperature due to the feeble western disturbance until Sunday. However, a subsequent drop in night temperatures by 1-3 degrees is expected after this period.
Stay tuned for further weather updates as the situation evolves.
