SRINAGAR, Apr 10: Fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms continued across Jammu and Kashmir over the last 24 hours, and the wet spell is expected to persist until Friday, according to the Meteorological Department (MeT).
Improvement in weather conditions is likely from the morning of April 12, the department stated.
The highest rainfall was recorded in the ski resort of Gulmarg, with 5.4 mm of precipitation. Other significant rainfall readings include 5.3 mm in Kupwara, 4.2 mm in Pahalgam, and 2.8 mm in Srinagar, with rain reported across most parts of the Kashmir Valley overnight.
Due to adverse weather, authorities suspended vehicular movement on the Bandipora-Gurez road on Thursday as a precautionary measure.
Night temperatures across the region remained above normal, with most parts of Kashmir recording minimum temperatures 2–4°C above normal, and the Jammu division registering temperatures 4–6°C above normal.
Gulmarg recorded the lowest minimum temperature in Kashmir at 2.8°C, while Bhaderwah was the coldest in Jammu at 10.0°C, according to MeT data.
Day temperatures also stayed above seasonal averages, with Kashmir reporting 0–2°C above normal and Jammu division seeing temperatures 2–7°C above normal.
The MeT has advised residents and travelers to stay updated with forecasts and follow safety advisories amid ongoing weather fluctuations.
Tags: Northlines, Jammu and Kashmir, Wet Spell
