MeT Predicts Rains and Snow From Tomorrow In Jammu & Kashmir

MeT Predicts Rains and Snow From Tomorrow In Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar, April 17: An active western disturbance most likely to affect Jammu & Kashmir and adjoining areas from 18th April, 2025. Under the influence of this system, widespread light to moderate rain/ snow (at higher reaches) are expected in J&K from 18th April to 20th April (evening), 2025 with peak activity during 18th night to 19th late night.

The above system most likely to cause heavy rain/snow (at higher reaches) over Pirpanjal Range of Jammu Division and middle & higher reaches of Kashmir Division (Anantnag-Pahalgam, Kulgam, Sinthan Pass, Shupiyan, Pir Ki Gali, Sonamarg-Zojila, Bandipora-Razdan Pass, Gulmarg and Kupwara-Sadhna Pass) with thunderstorm / lightning/ hailstorm/strong winds of the order 40-50 KMPH gusting to 60-70 KMPH.

Probable impacts:

1. Adverse weather activities may lead to disruption of surface transport including Jammu-Srinagar & Srinagar-Leh National Highway and other major roads of middle & higher reaches of J&K.

2. Possibility of moderate to severe thunderstorm/lightning accompanied with gusty winds at many places.

3. Chances of landslides, mudslides & shooting stones most likely over the vulnerable areas.

4. Farmers are advised to suspend all farm operations from 18th April, 2025 till the afternoon of 21st April, 2025.

5. Rise in water level in rivers, local streams & nallas and water logging in low lying areas. (MeT Srinagar)