Srinagar 29 November (KNB): The Meteorological department on Monday said that a heavy snowfall over higher reaches with light snowfall over plains is expected in J&K during the latter part of December’s first week.
The MeT official said that the heavy snowfall on the higher reaches (above 2000m) in J&K would be observed during 5th to 7th of next month with snowfall of 2-3 inches likely to be received during the period over the plains.
It further said that there would be a widespread light to moderate snowfall/rain in plains of Jammu during 5th to 7th of December.
However, it was further said “As of today, there is no forecast of heavy snowfall/rainfall in plains.”
As the snowfall is expected by the MeT official in the first week of December in J&K, it also warned of temporary disruption of traffic at places like Zojila, Sinthan Top, Razdan Top and Mughal Road due to snow and freezing temperatures.
