J&K parts likely to receive rains, snow in next 24-hours: MeT

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological department today predicted light to moderate rain and snow in south Kashmir parts as well as Chenab region in coming 24 hours.

An official said that from February 19-20, there will be generally cloudy skies towards evening with light to moderate rain and snow at many places during 19th night to 20th evening with moderate to heavy rain/snow over isolated higher reaches of Jammu division on February 20.

He said the main activity is expected over Jammu region, Chenab valley and higher reaches of south Kashmir, and held that plains of Jammu may receive light to moderate rain/thunder with gusty winds at few places, while as higher reaches of Chenab valley and south Kashmir may receive moderate snowfall measuring 7-10 inches, and higher reaches of north and central Kashmir may receive 4-8 inches of snow.

The official said the weather will remain partly cloudy on February 21 & 23.

On February 24-25, there is a possibility of generally cloudy with light rain/snow at scattered places, while on February 26-28 the weather conditions will likely remain cloudy with light to moderate rain/snow at many places.

The official advised tourists, travelers and transporters to follow advisories from administration and traffic department.