Weather Update for Jammu & Kashmir: 29th Jan – 4th Feb, 2024

As of January 29, 2024, Jammu & Kashmir is poised to experience a diverse range of weather conditions over the next week. The meteorological forecast outlines the following projections for both Kashmir and Jammu Divisions, accompanied by precautionary advisories.

Kashmir Division:

– 29th Jan: The day is expected to be generally cloudy, with the possibility of light rain/snow in select areas.

– 30th-31st Jan: The region anticipates light to moderate rain/snow in many places, with the potential for heavy snowfall in specific higher reaches, including Kupwara, Bandipora, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Shopian, Kulgam, and Anantnag districts.

– 1st-2nd Feb: The weather will be generally cloudy, with the likelihood of light rain/snow in some areas during late afternoon/evening.

– 3rd-4th Feb: The forecast suggests the possibility of light to moderate rain/snow in various parts of J&K.

Jammu Division:

The division may experience intermittent light to moderate rain with thunder/lightning in the plains, accompanied by light snowfall in higher reaches. Moderate snowfall is expected in isolated higher reaches, including Banihal, Ponch, Doda, and Kishtwar during 30-31st Jan and 3-4th February.

Advisory Alerts:

1. Road Closures: The weather system may lead to the temporary closure of roads in higher reaches and crucial passes like Sinthan pass, Mughal Road, Sadhna & Razdan pass, Zojila, etc., particularly during 30-31st Jan. Travelers are strongly advised to plan their journeys accordingly.

2. Travel Precautions: Considering the anticipated weather conditions, travelers are advised to exercise caution and plan their trips with these forecasts in mind.

3. Farmers’ Guidance: Farmers are urged to withhold irrigation and fertilizer application and to drain out excess water from orchards and fields during the specified period.

the weather outlook for Jammu & Kashmir signals a dynamic mix of cloudy skies, rain, and snow over the coming week. Residents, travelers, and farmers are advised to stay informed, take necessary precautions, and stay updated on further weather developments as the situation evolves.

Note: This article is based on the available weather forecast as of January 29, 2024, and conditions may change. It is recommended to check for real-time updates from reliable sources.

‘Chillai-Kalan’ ends today as JK braces for rains, snow

Night Temp Rises Amid Cloud Cover, Mercury Set To Fall Further During Daytime In Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan 29 (GNS): Night temperature recorded a significant increase amid cloudy cover on Monday, the last day of the 40-day harsh period of winter—‘Chillai-Kalan’. Except Gulmarg which received 10 cms of snowfall in the last 24 hours till 0830 hours, all places in Jammu and Kashmir recorded above freezing point temperature, a meteorological department official here told GNS.

He said Srinagar, which received 1.1mm of rain in the last 24 hours , recorded a low of 3.6°C against 3.3°C on previous night and it was 4.6°C below normal for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year.

Qazigund recorded a minimum of 2.0°C against minus 0.6°C on the previous night, he said. The minimum temperature was 4.6°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir, the MeT official said.
Pahalgam, which had 2 mm of rain, recorded a low of 0.7°C against minus 0.6°C on the previous night and it was 6.8°C above normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir.

Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a minimum of 0.5°C against minus 0.1°C on the previous night and the temperature was above normal by 3.1°C for the place, the official said.

Kupwara town in north Kashmir, which had 9.8mm of rain, recorded a low of 0.5°C against 2.1°C on the previous night and it was 4.2°C above normal there, the official said.

Gulmarg, the official said, recorded a low of minus 3.2°C against minus 3.5°C on the previous night and the temperature was 4.3°C above normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir.

Jammu, he said, recorded a minimum of 9.3°C and it was below normal by 0.6°C for the winter capital of J&K.

Banihal recorded a low of 4.0°C, Batote 5.1°C and Bhaderwah 3.2°C, he said.
The MeT official said that in next 24 hours, there was possibility of light to moderate rain and snow at many places of J&K. “There is possibility of heavy snowfall over isolated higher reaches of Kashmir Division (Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Shopian, Anantnag and Kulgam districts).”

On January 30-31, he said there is possibility of light to moderate rain/snow at many places of J&K with chances of heavy snowfall over few higher reaches in these seven districts.

From February 1-2, he said, generally cloudy weather with light rain and snow was expected at many places towards late afternoon and evening.

From February 3-4, he said, there is possibility of light to moderate rain and snow at many places of J&K.

“There is possibility of intermittent light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning in plains of Jammu Division with light snowfall over higher reaches with moderate snowfall over isolated higher reaches during 28th night to 31st January.”
He said that weather system may lead to temporary closure of roads of higher reaches and important passes like Sinthan pass, Mughal Road, Sadhna, Razdan pass, Zojila etc. particularly during January 28-31.

“Travellers are advised to Plan accordingly,” he said, adding, “Farmers are advised to withhold irrigation and fertilizer application and drain out excess water from orchards and fields during the period.”

While night temperature is tipped to see rise, he said, significant drop in day mercury is expected during the period.

Kashmir valley is under ‘Chillai-Kalan’, the 40-day harsh period of winter, which will end on January 29. However it does not mean an end to the winter. It is followed by a 20-day-long period called ‘Chillai-Khurd’ that occurs between January 30 and February 19 and a 10-day-long period ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (baby cold) which is from February 20 to March 1. (GNS)