Weather department on Saturday forecast widespread rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir for next 2 days. While the temperature is expected to fall significantly, the MeT department also forecast heavy snowfall of 2-3 feet over higher reaches on November 6 and 7.
A meteorological department official told that On November 5, generally cloudy weather is expected at most places. Rain/snow over higher reaches is very likely to commence from evening.
On November 6 and 7, he said, moderate rain and snow was very likely to occur at most places of J&K. “Plains of Kashmir, mainly South, likely to receive (2-3) inches of snowfall during 6-7th,” he said, adding, “Heavy Snowfall (2-3feet) is very likely over higher reaches.”
The MeT department also issued an advisory, urging people to confirm status of the roads prior to embarking journey to avoid inconveniences.
Meanwhile, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 5.6°C against 5.0°C on the previous night.