Widespread Rains, Snow Lash J&K, MeT Department Forecasts More Till March 3
Meer Shabnum
Srinagar, Feb 28 (KB): Majority of parts in Jammu and Kashmir have experienced moderate to heavy rainfall and snowfall in last twenty four hours, with Meteorological Centre forecasting more precipitation upto March 3.
A senior MeT Department official, talking to news agency Kashmir Bulletin said that, “Udhampur district received 215 mm of rain in 24 hours, the highest in the region, while Batote saw 167 mm, while Jammu, Reasi, and Ramban recorded around 100 mm each.”
South Kashmir witnessed heavy rain and moderate snowfall, while the Chenab Valley on the other hand reported heavy rain and “very heavy snowfall,” according to the official.
“Central Kashmir had lighter rain and snow, while North Kashmir’s plains saw moderate rain and heavy snowfall in mountainous areas.”
The official, in the meantime, warned that rains may continue in Jammu and Chenab Valley’s plains over the next two days. “Central and North Kashmir will see improvement from Thursday (March 1),” he said. However, on March 3, “light to moderate snowfall is expected in parts of Central and North Kashmir. Heavy snow in hills can’t even be ruled out.”
The weather will be generally dry between March 4 to 9, and rise in temperatures also anticipated.
“Avoid unnecessary travel in vulnerable zones for the next two days,” the official urged, while advising the farmers to stay cautious until March 3. (KB)
