Jammu & Kashmir
Thunderstorms, gusty winds forecast across JK, Ladakh for next two days
Locals, farmers, commuters and tourists have been advised to remain cautious during adverse weather conditions and follow official weather advisories.
According to the IMD, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, are likely at isolated places on November 13 and 14. Rainfall activity is also expected to continue, while higher reaches may receive fresh snowfall under the influence of a Western Disturbance.
Meanwhile, fresh snowfall in the higher reaches has disrupted road connectivity at several places across Kashmir.
Fresh snowfall has been reported from several higher-altitude areas, including Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Gurez, Zojila Pass, Razdan Pass and Sinthan Top. Razdan Pass received substantial snow accumulation, while snowfall was also recorded in parts of Kupwara, Doda and Rajouri.
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has also indicated a fall of around 6-8 degrees Celsius in daytime temperatures during the ongoing wet spell, intensifying cold conditions across the Valley.
The weather system is expected to gradually weaken from Saturday, November 14. Brief spells of light rain and snowfall are likely at isolated to scattered places on November 14 and 15, with higher reaches remaining vulnerable to fresh snow.
Authorities have advised people to avoid unnecessary travel towards higher reaches and snow-bound mountain roads. Farmers have also been advised to safely store harvested crops, while tourists and commuters have been urged to check road conditions before undertaking journeys.
Traffic Police have asked commuters to confirm the latest status through the respective Traffic Control Units before travelling, particularly on the Jammu-Srinagar highway and other vulnerable routes.