SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness another spell of rain and snowfall on November 12 and 13, with the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecasting moderate to heavy precipitation at a few places and snowfall over higher reaches and important mountain passes.
According to the latest weather update issued by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, rain and snow are expected at most places across the Union Territory during the two days, with moderate to heavy precipitation possible at a few locations towards the night of November 12 and early hours of November 13.
The Meteorological Department has warned that moderate to heavy snowfall over higher reaches and important mountain passes could temporarily affect traffic movement and disrupt connectivity along key mountainous routes.
Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kilometres per hour are also possible at scattered places during the wet spell.
The forecast indicates that weather conditions are likely to remain generally dry from November 14 to 20, although brief spells of rain may occur on November 14 and 15.
The Meteorological Centre has advised farmers to safely store harvested crops and other produce in view of the anticipated weather conditions.
Meanwhile, fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including Zojila Pass, Sonamarg, Minamarg and Gumri, on Wednesday brought wintry conditions to mountainous areas, while rainfall was recorded in the plains.
The snowfall, in line with the weather forecast issued by the Meteorological Department, covered several high-altitude areas, including Zojila Pass along the Srinagar-Leh highway.
Despite the fresh spell, vehicular movement on the strategic highway continued without disruption. Vehicles were being allowed to travel from Sonamarg towards Kargil, although slippery conditions developed along some stretches of Zojila Pass.
Section Officer Traffic Police Sonamarg Saad Jaffar said that traffic movement remained unaffected and vehicles were proceeding towards Kargil from Sonamarg.
He, however, cautioned that snowfall had made parts of Zojila Pass slippery.
The continuation of traffic movement provided relief to commuters travelling along the Srinagar-Leh highway, although motorists were advised to remain cautious while negotiating snow-affected stretches.
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