Srinagar: Incessant rains continued to lash plains while light snowfall was recorded in Jammu and Kashmir even as weather department here predicted more light to moderate rain and snow over higher reaches at many places.
A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar received 27.6mm of rainfall from 0830 to 1730 hours.
Many low-lying areas were waterlogged due to the incessant rainfall, affecting normal life in these areas.
“Reduction in precipitation is expected during tonight/early morning,” said the official here .
He said, partly to generally cloudy weather with light rain/snow (higher reaches) is expected at many places during April 15 evening to April 16 morning.
From April 17-18, he said, generally dry weather is expected but there is possibility of late afternoon thundershower activity at few places.
Partly cloudy weather with light rain or snow (upper reaches) is expected at many places during the evening of April 19 to April 20 morning.
From April 21-23, he said, generally dry weather is expected but afternoon thundershower activity has not been ruled out.
“Farmers are advised to suspend farm operations till April 16,” he said, adding, “(There could be) temporary disruption of surface transportation over few higher reaches during April 13-14.”
Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a maximum of 14.5°C against 20.1°C normal and it was 5.6°C below normal for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year. (GNS)
