Weather to remain erratic till April 10: MeT
Predicts widespread precipitation on April 3, 4
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway open for 2-way traffic, Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road remains one-way, Mughal Road limited to LMVs, NH-244 remains closed due to weather conditions
Srinagar, Apr 01: The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday said erratic weather conditions are likely to continue across Jammu and Kashmir till April 10, with spells of rain, snow, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected over the next several days.
An official of the Meteorological Centre Srinagar told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that light rain or snow may occur at a few places on April 1 and 2, while widespread precipitation is expected between April 3 and 4, accompanied by thunderstorms, hailstorms and gusty winds. Moderate to heavy rain or snow is also expected at isolated higher reaches.
Fresh spells of precipitation are likely between April 7 and 9, while April 5 and 6 may remain partly cloudy with isolated light rain.
The MeT department has warned of gusty winds (40-50 kmph), landslides, shooting stones and waterlogging at vulnerable locations, advising farmers to suspend operations on April 3 and 4.
Meanwhile, traffic authorities issued advisories for multiple key routes across the Union Territory.
An official said, “On the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44), slow movement was reported due to single-lane stretches, with commuters advised to travel during the day and avoid overtaking. Traffic is expected to ply from both sides subject to weather conditions.”
“On the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road (SSG Road), only one-way traffic will be allowed from Srinagar towards Kargil for light motor vehicles, while heavy vehicles will be permitted up to a specified cut-off time, subject to clearance and weather conditions. The Mughal Road will allow only light motor vehicles and passenger cars from both sides, with heavy vehicles barred due to maintenance work. Cut-off timings have been fixed for both directions.
On the Kishtwar-Sinthan-Anantnag road (NH-244), vehicular movement remains temporarily suspended as per orders of the authorities,” he said, adding, “Security force vehicles will be allowed separately on NH-44, and commuters have been urged to check the latest road status before undertaking travel.”—(KNO)
