Erratic weather to continue in Kashmir till April 10, says MeT Director
Srinagar, March 30: Director Meteorological Department Dr Mukhtar Ahmad on Monday said Kashmir is expected to witness erratic weather conditions till April 10, with multiple western disturbances set to impact the region.
The forecast assumes significance for agriculture and daily life, as intermittent rainfall and changing temperatures are likely over the next 10 days.
Ahmad said a western disturbance is approaching on April 3 and 4, which will bring scattered to widespread rainfall across the Valley.
He added that another western disturbance is expected to affect the region from April 7 to 9, likely resulting in a more widespread spell of rain.
“There will be intermittent weather activity till April 10 due to back-to-back western disturbances,” he said.
The MeT Director said temperatures are expected to rise from Tuesday, providing a brief window of relatively stable weather conditions before fresh disturbances set in.
He advised farmers to continue routine agricultural activities but cautioned against irrigation during this period in view of the expected rainfall.
“Farmers can carry out their work, however irrigation should be avoided,” Ahmad said.
Weather data indicates fluctuating conditions with spells of rain and thunderstorms likely during key dates, particularly around April 3–4 and again from April 7 onwards.
Such patterns are typical during seasonal transitions, when western disturbances frequently affect the Himalayan region, bringing precipitation and cloud cover.
Western disturbances are periodic weather systems originating from the Mediterranean region, often bringing rain and snow to north India, including Jammu and Kashmir.
Their increased frequency during this period can lead to unstable weather, impacting agriculture, transport and daily activities. [KNT]
