Weatherman Predicts Snow, Rain Until March 3
Srinagar, Feb 28: Weatherman on Friday predicted that Jammu and Kashmir would receive more rain and snow till March 3.
Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said, “There is a forecast of light rain and snow at isolated to scattered places till March 2 while light to moderate rain and snow is expected at many places on March 3.”
“The weather will remain generally dry in J&K from March 4 to March 8,” he added.
Meanwhile, in its advisory, the MeT said that temporary disruption of surface transportation is expected mainly over Sadhna pass, Razdan Pass, Sonamarg-Zojila-Gumri axis, Mughal Road, Sinthan pass & other major roads of hilly districts in the coming days.
Tourists, travelers and transporters are advised to plan accordingly & follow administration and traffic advisory, it reads, adding that the farmers are advised to suspend irrigation & other farm operations.
Landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at vulnerable places, it reads and added that there is a possibility of snow avalanches over higher reaches.
