Dry weather likely in Kashmir from tomorrow: MeT

Srinagar, Apr 11: The Meteorological department today predicted almost a weeklong pause in wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir from April 12.

An official said that the weather will likely remain generally cloudy with intermittent brief spells of light rain and snow over higher reaches at many places with possibility of thunderstorm, gusty winds of 30-40 KMPH speed at few places on April 11.

He however predicted generally dry weather across J&K from April 12-17. “The outlook during subsequent three days it shows there will likely be dry weather in J&K during April 12 and 17,” he said.

The official also said that from April 18-20 there is a possibility of fresh spells of light to moderate rain and snow over higher reaches at many places accompanied with thunder and gusty winds from April 18 evening onwards, and advised travelers, tourists and transporters to follow traffic advisories accordingly.

He also advised farmers to resume farm operations from April 12 onwards till April 17.