MeT predicts more rains as night temp rises at most places in Jammu and Kashmir
MeT predicts more rains as night temp rises at most places in Jammu and Kashmir
MeT predicts more rains as night temp rises at most places in J&K
Srinagar, April 17 Weather department here has forecast “widespread light to moderate rain and thunders” on April 18 and 19 even as night temperatures recorded a rise at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
“On April 18-19, generally cloudy weather with light to moderate rain and light snow over higher reaches is expected at most places with thunder/lightning during April 18 evening to April 19 late evening/night,” a meteorological department official here told GNS .
He said on weekend, light rain is expected at scattered places while from April 21-25, generally dry weather is expected but at the same time afternoon thundershower activity at isolated places can’t be ruled out.
Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a minimum of 9.4°C against 7.6°C on the previous night and it was 1.5°C above normal for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year.
Qazigund recorded a minimum of 6.2°C against 7.4°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, he said.
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Pahalgam recorded a low of 2.1°C against 8.1°C on the previous night and it was 1.3°C below normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir.
Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a minimum of 7.0°C against 6.9°C on the previous night and it was 0.5°C above normal, the official said.
Kupwara town recorded a low of 7.0°C against 6.4°C on the previous night and it was 0.6°C below normal there, the official said.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 1.6°C against 0.4°C on the previous night and it was below normal by 0.7°C for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Jammu, he said, recorded a minimum of 16.3°C and it was below normal by 3.6°C for the winter capital of J&K.
Banihal recorded a low of 11.8°C, Batote 11.5°C and Bhaderwah 7.8°C, he added. (GNS)
