MeT forecast more rains in J&K from May 2, most places record below normal temp

Srinaga, May 1 (GNS): Weather department here on Monday forecast more rain and thunderstorm at many places of Jammu and Kashmir.

While “gradual improvement” has been predicted from today afternoon onwards, the meteorological department here forecast widespread light to moderate rain (snow over upper reaches) and thunderstorm with hailstorm and gusty winds at a few places on May 2-3.

From May 4-7, a MeT official here told GNS that there was possibility of “brief spell of rain/thunderstorm at scattered places towards evening.” Overall, he said, the weather is likely to be erratic.

Regarding rainfall during the last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, he said, Srinagar received 0.4mm, Gulmarg 0.4mm, Jammu 4.3mm, Batote 0.4mm, Katra 19.4mm and Bhaderwah 4.6mm.

Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 11.3°C against 10.5°C on the previous night and it was 1.6°C above normal for the summer capital.

Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 7.8°C same as on the previous night and it was below normal by 0.7°C for the gateway town of Kashmir.

Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 4.7°C against 2.2°C on previous night and it was 0.2°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Kokernag recorded a low of 7.7°C against 8.8°C on the previous night and it was 0.7°C below normal for the place, the officials said.

Gulmarg recorded a low of 4.0°C against 1.0°C on previous night and it was 0.3°C below normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 8.7°C against 8.8°C on the previous night and it was 0.3°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

Jammu recorded a low of 18.7°C against 19.6°C on the previous night. It was 3.9°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 10.3°C (0.2°C above normal), Batote 13.1°C (0.6°C above normal), Katra 16.1°C (3.1°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 10.8°C (1.6°C above normal). Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of 2.2°C, the official added. (GNS)

J&K Reports 43 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, No Death

Srinagar, April 30 (GNS): Jammu and Kashmir reported 43 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday.

They said that 20 cases each were reported from Jammu and 23 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 481637.

Among the cases, 174980 are from Jammu division and 306657 from Kashmir Valley.

Providing district wise details of the cases, they told GNS, Jammu reported 16, Udhampur 0, Rajouri 1, Doda 0, Kathua 1, Samba 0, Kishtwar 0, Poonch 0, Ramban 2, Reasi 0, Srinagar 0, Baramulla 0, Budgam 2, Pulwama 1, Kupwara 1, Anantnag 5, Bandipora 4, Ganderbal 5, Kulgam 0 and Shopian 5.

There was no death either from Jammu division or the Valley during the time. So far 4790 people have succumbed to the virus and among them include 2357 from Jammu division and 2433 from the Valley.

Besides, they said, six Covid-19 patients recovered during the last 24 hours—six from Jammu division and 0 from Kashmir Valley. There are now 373 active cases— 198 in Jammu and 175 in Kashmir. (GNS)

Erratic Weather Forecast Till May 7 In J&K

Srinagar, April 30 (GNS): Meteorological department here on Sunday forecast “erratic” weather in Jammu and Kashmir April 7.

“A brief spell of rain may occur in the evening at some places today, although chances are less,” a MeT official here told GNS.

On May 1, he said, mainly clear weather is expected while a brief spell of rain/thunderstorm may occur at a few places towards late afternoon or evening(60% chance) .

From May 2- 3, he said widespread light to moderate rain (light snow over higher reaches)//thunderstorm with hailstorm and gusty winds at few places during the period.

Overall weather is very likely to remain erratic between May 2 to 7

Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 10.5°C against 7.4°C on the previous night and it was 1.2°C above normal for the summer capital.

Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 7.8°C against 7.2°C on the previous night and it was normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 2.2°C against 3.8°C on previous night and it was 2.2°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Kokernag recorded a low of 8.8°C against 6.4°C on the previous night and it was 0.8°C below normal for the place, the officials said.

Gulmarg recorded a low of 1.0°C against minus 0.5°C on previous night and it was 3.2°C below normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.

In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 8.8°C against 6.4°C on the previous night and it was 1.0°C above normal for the north Kashmir area.

Jammu recorded a low of 19.6°C against 19.7°C on the previous night. It was 2.3°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.

Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 8.9°C (0.8°C below normal), Batote 10.2°C (1.8°C below normal), Katra 17.3°C (1.6°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 8.4°C (0.5°C below normal). Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 0.3°C and 3.8°C respectfully, the official said. (GNS)

Mild intensity earthquake hits Jammu and Kashmir

Magnitude: 4.1
Date & Time : 30 April 2023, 05:15:34 a.m.
Lat, Long: 35.06°N, 74.49°E
Depth: 5km

Nearby Areas:
73 km NNW of Bandipora
86 km N of Sopore
96 km N of Baramulla
96 km NNW of Ganderbal

Weather at epicenter at the time of earthquake:
Scattered Clouds, -16.5°C, humidity: 62%, wind: 4 kts from NNE

Via: Kashmir Weather
Primary Date Source: NCS

Estimated energy Released:
8.9 x 10^10 joules (24.8 megawatt hours, equivalent to 21.3 tons of TNT)

Curtailment hours to be reduced further once weather conditions improve: KPDCL

‘Erratic power cuts from last 2 days due to ongoing works related to G20, Smart City’

Raja Syed Rather

Srinagar, Apr 29 (KNO): The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) on Saturday said that the winter power schedule has been changed as the curtailment hours have been reduced across Kashmir

Talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Chief Engineer , KPDCL, Javed Yousuf Dar, said that the curtailment hours have been reduced everywhere across the Valley and in metered areas, the consumers are facing just one hour power cut in a day.

He said that as the weather condition improves, the curtailment hours will be reduced further in Kashmir areas.

Meanwhile, the consumers in Srinagar areas here have complained of long power cuts in the last two days.

However, the Chief Engineer said that some areas where the ongoing works related to G20 and Smart city were going on, witnessed erratic power supply.

“On Airport road and Raj Bagh TRC belt, the work related to G20 and smart city is going on. The work has been almost completed,” he said—(KNO)

Weather Update

Mostly dry weather is expected across Jammu and Kashmir today. A very short spell of rain is possible in a few areas towards late afternoon.

Mostly dry weather is expected in most areas of Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow. A short spell of rain can occur in a few areas towards late afternoon/evening.

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