Mercury Drops As Rains Drench Kashmir, MeT Forecast More

Srinagar, March 29: Rains drenched most parts of Jammu and Kashmir with Srinagar receiving highest rainfall in the last 24 hours even as temperature recorded a drop on Friday.

A meteorological department official here told GNS Srinagar received 25.2mm of rain during the time till 0830 hours followed by Banihal (20.4mm), Pahalgam (17.8mm), Gulmarg (17.6mm), Qazigund (13.0mm), Kokernag (11.0mm), Kupwara (8.9mm), Bhaderwah (8.6mm), Batote (4.8mm), Katra (3.6mm) and Jammu (1.7mm).

Regarding night temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a minimum of 8.2°C against 9.8°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 2.1°C for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year.

Qazigund recorded a minimum of 8.4°C against 9.8°C on the previous night and it was 3.7°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, he said.

Pahalgam recorded a low of 5.0°C, same as on the previous night and it was 3.4°C above normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir.

Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a minimum of 7.7°C against 9.1°C on the previous night and it was 3.0°C above normal, the official said.

Kupwara town recorded a low of 7.3°C against 9.5°C on the previous night and it was 2.8°C above normal there, the official said.

Gulmarg recorded a low of 0.4°C against 3.0°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 1.2°C for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Jammu, he said, recorded a minimum of 19.6°C and it was above normal by 3.0°C for the winter capital of J&K.

Banihal recorded a low of 10.4°C, Batote 10.1°C and Bhaderwah 9.6°C, he said.

With regard to the forecast, he said, fairly widespread light to moderate

rain/snow/TS is expected over Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours.

On March 31, he said, partly to generally cloudy weather with intermittent light rain/snow is expected at a few places. Generally dry weather has been forecast thereafter till April 5. (GNS)

Weather Update For Next 3 Days

29 March= Rain showers is expected at most places . Light to moderate snowfall is expected in higher reaches.

30 March= Rainfall is expected at most places in Jammu and Kashmir snowfall is expected in higher reaches.

31 March= Rain/Snow is expected at many places with improvement in weather is expected towards afternoon.

During above period, No continuous rain/snow is expected anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir. Intermittently rain/snow is expected at most places of J&K.

Regards: Kashmir Weather Forecast

Aqua Cycle: A new attraction in Srinagar’s Dal Lake draws tourists, locals

Srinagar, Mar 28: A novel addition to the beauty of Dal Lake in Srinagar has stirred excitement among tourists and locals alike.

The introduction of ‘Aqua Cycle’, a unique recreational activity, promises to add a new dimension to the experience of exploring the iconic lake.

Sharing details about the newly launched Aqua Cycle, Tahzeem, the person who operates and manages it at the Lake told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the response to Aqua Cycle from visitors and locals has been good. “Till now, the response has been good amid Ramadan,” he said.

He added that it’s a new thing and people in the valley are liking it very much as it’s a human-operated machine. “It’s operated through manpower and has a pedal-operated system, which gives it power and through which it moves.”

Sharing details, Tahzeem added, “we offer Rs 400 as an initial fare for two persons for half an hour and Rs 200 per person for half an hour”.

Likewise, locals speaking about the Aqua Cycle told KNO, riding the Aqua Cycle amidst the beautiful view of Dal Lake is truly an unforgettable experience.

They added that the initiative aims to diversify the tourist offerings in the region while promoting eco-friendly leisure activities.

“The Aqua Cycle allows tourists and locals alike to pedal their way across the shimmering waters of Dal Lake, which is a new and amazing experience. Its eco-friendly design and silent operation ensure minimal disturbance to the lake’s ecosystem,” a local said—(KNO)