Srinagar, Feb 28: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir from February 28 to March 3, with isolated heavy rain and snow expected over Jammu Division.
According to the forecast, February 28 will see generally cloudy weather with light to moderate rain and snow at many places. Improvement in weather is expected over north and central Kashmir from tonight, while south Kashmir and Chenab Valley can expect improvement from late tonight and evening/night respectively.
For March 1-2, the weather is expected to be generally cloudy with light rain and snow at isolated to scattered places. On March 3, light to moderate rain and snow is predicted at many places.
The weather is expected to remain dry from March 4-8.
In view of the inclement weather, an advisory has been issued, cautioning against temporary disruptions in surface transportation, especially over vulnerable routes such as Sadhna Pass, Razdhan Pass, Sonamarg-Zojila-Gumri axis, Mughal Road, and Sinthan Pass.
Tourists, travelers, and transporters have been advised to plan accordingly and follow administrative and traffic advisories. Farmers have been cautioned to suspend irrigation and other farm operations.
The advisory also warns of the possibility of landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones at vulnerable places, as well as snow avalanches over higher reaches.
