MeT predicts 3-day wet spell from tomorrow, asks farmers to suspend activities till May 12

Srinagar, May 10 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir breathed a sigh of relief on Friday as the light rains lashed the plains and higher reaches of the Union Territory while the weatherman here has predicted a three-day wet spell from tomorrow.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the light rainfall has brought an end to the hot and dry weather conditions as the Kashmir parts continued to record the hottest day of the season for the three successive days from Tuesday to Thursday.

However, strong winds have been reported from different areas of Kashmir today.

As per the reports, a Tavera vehicle, bearing registration number JK01A-8919 was damaged after a tree fell on it in the premises of Tattoo Ground.

However, no loss of life or injury was reported during the incident.

A tree also fell near the Old Secretariat here, causing damage to two vehicles as well, reports said.

Meanwhile, the parts of north Kashmir also were hit by the strong winds today, causing damage to the properties. Some residential houses have suffered damage during the gusty winds today, reports said.

Meanwhile, the authorities also ordered the closure of Srinagar-Baramulla highway for some time near Tappar area of Pattan after a tree fell on the road due to the windstorm.

Moreover, the weatherman here has predicted a three-day wet spell from tomorrow, saying that the light to moderate rains are expected in Jammu & Kashmir from May 11 to May 13.

The Meteorological department has also issued an advisory, asking the farmers to suspend their farm activities on May 11 and 12 and also added that there is a possibility of landslides and shooting stones at few vulnerable places.

“There is a possibility of hailstorm, gusty winds with, lightening at few places particularly on 11th and 12th May,” the advisory reads—(KNO)

TRAFFIC POLICE HEADQUARTERS, J&K, JAMMU/SRINAGAR

1. From 09-06-2024, 1700 hrs to 10-05-2024, 1700 hrs., there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to breakdown of 03 HMVS, 09 nomadic flocks, single lane traffic at Dalwas. Mehad, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachiana, Gangroo, Shalgami etc. and poor surface condition of road at many places between Nashri and NAVYUG Tunnel 2. Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to undertake journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during day time as movement of nomads towards Kashmir Valley may cause inconvenience to the commuters and apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal.

3. Load carrier (HMV/LMV) Operators carrying fresh perishable/live stock are advised to load their vehicle

as per advisory issued by Traffic Police Headquarters time to time as there is single lane traffic and poor condition of road at Dalwas, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachlana, Shalgarhi etc. on Jammu Srinagar NHW. 4. HMVs Operators/Owners are requested to desist from overloading and carry sufficient fuel during journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. It is further requested that vehicle owners must double check the fitness of their vehicles and carry sufficient fuel before undertaking journey on Jammu-Srinagar NHW.

5. HMVs with only 06 and 10 tyres shall be allowed to ply through Dhar road.

TRAFFIC PLAN & ADVISORY FOR 11-05-2024-

Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44)

Subject to fair weather, good road condition and manageable Traffic environment, LMVs Passenger/Private Cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu Srinagar NHW viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. However, HMV’s shall be allowed from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) towards Jammu after up LMVs tail and assessment of road condition

Cut off timing for LMVs in view of single road at Dalwas, Panthyal, Magerkote, Nachlana, Shalgarhi, Kishtwari Pather etc:- (subject to change depending on road condition) from Nagrota (Jammu) 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs from Jakheni (Udhampur) 0700 hrs to 1400 hrs & from NAVYUG Tunnel (Qazigund side) 0600 hrs to 1300 hrs No Vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing.

SFs Convoy Movement:-

Security Forces are advised requested not to ply against advisoryitraffic plan in view of possible traffic congestion because of narrow carriage way between Nashree and Banihal on Jammu-Srinagar NHW. Tomorrow they may ply from Srinagar towards Jammu after confirming the status of NHW from TCU Ramban.

SSG ROAD

Subject to fair weather and good road condition, (after getting green signal from Road maintenance agencies) only one way traffic (LMVs/HMVs) from Kargil towards Srinagar on Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumari road shall be

allowed. LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Minamarg towards Srinagar between 0700 hrs to 1:100 hrs. Motorists are advised to carry anti-skid chain to gain more grip on the slippery road. No vehicle shall be allowed without anti skid chain/after cut off timing.

Mughal Road:

Subject to fair weather and good road condition, (after getting green signal from road maintenance agency), only one way traffic for LMVs from Poonch towards Shopian on Mughal road shall be allowed. These vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgalla (Buffiiaz) 0900 hrs to 1500 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing.

Bhaderwah-Chamba road:

Bhaderwah-Chamba road is open for vehicular movement

ADVISORY:-

People are advised to undertake journey only after confirming status of the road from Traffic control units as under:

Jammu (0191-2459048, 0191-2740550, 9419147732, 103)

Srinagar (0194-2450022, 2485396, 18001807091, 103)

Ramban (9419993745, 1800-180-7043)

Udhampur (8491928625)

PCR Kishtwar (9906154100)

PCR Kargil (9541902330, 9541902331)

MeT predicts widespread rain in J&K on May 11, 12

Night Temp Rises At Most Places

Srinagar, May 10 (GNS): Weatherman on Friday forecast widespread light to moderate rain in Jammu and Kashmir on May 11 and 12.

A meteorological department official here told GNS that while generally dry weather is expected in the next 24 hours, there is possibility of “isolated light rain” in J&K.

“Partly to generally cloudy weather with light rain/snow (higher reaches) is expected at many places with thunder/lightning/gusty winds at few places on May 11,” he said.

On May 12, he said, generally cloudy weather with light to moderate rain and snow (higher reaches) is expected at most places with thunder/lightning/gusty winds at few places.

From May 13, partly to generally cloudy weather is expected with light rain at few places.

Generally dry weather is expected from May 14-17, he added.

Regarding temperature, the MeT official told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of 13.8°C against 11.6°C on the previous night and it was 3.1°C above normal for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year.

Qazigund recorded a minimum of 10.4°C against 10.0°C on the previous night and it was 1.2°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, he said.

Pahalgam recorded a low of 7.1°C against 6.6°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 1.6°C for the famous resort in south Kashmir.

Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a minimum of 11.4°C against 10.8°C and it was 2.2°C above normal, the official said.

Kupwara town recorded a minimum of 9.5°C against 8.8°C on the previous night and it was 0.2°C above normal there, the official said.

Gulmarg recorded a minimum of 8.5°C against 8.6°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 3.3°C for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Jammu, he said, recorded a low of 25.0°C against 26.5°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 2.0°C for the winter capital of J&K. Banihal recorded a low of 14.2°C, Batote 16.5°C and Bhaderwah 14.0°C, he said. (GNS)