SRINAGAR, April 11 :Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness a significant dry spell from April 12 to 17, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Thursday. The forecast brings a welcome break after a series of wet spells that impacted routine life, agricultural work, and travel across the region.
On April 11, the weather remained generally cloudy with intermittent light rain and snowfall in the higher reaches. Isolated places also experienced thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching up to 40 kmph. However, the MeT department noted that these conditions are expected to ease by the evening.
“We are expecting dry weather across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir from April 12 to 17. This will be an ideal time for farmers to resume field operations,” an official from the MeT Centre said.
The department has advised the farming community to make full use of the favourable conditions during this period. Tourists and transporters can also expect a relatively stable weather window after several days of disruptions due to weather-related advisories.
However, the MeT has cautioned that another western disturbance is likely to affect the region from the evening of April 18 onwards, with fresh spells of light to moderate rain and snow in the higher reaches, accompanied by thunder and gusty winds.
Authorities have urged people to stay informed and follow weather and traffic advisories, particularly as conditions are expected to change again later in the month.— (KNS)
