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MeT: Snowfall Advisory For Jammu And Kashmir – 6-9 Inches Of Snowfall Will Recieve In These Districts

MeT: Snowfall Advisory For Jammu And Kashmir – 6-9 Inches Of Snowfall Will Recieve In These Districts
  

Srinagar, Dec 2: Kashmir and Ladakh continued to reel under sub zero temperatures with famous Pahalgam resort remaining the coldest place in the Valley on Thursday. 

A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded minus 1.8°C against previous night’s minus 2.5°C which was lowest temperature recorded this season.
 
The weatherman has forecast widespread light to moderate snowfall and rains in plains of Jammu and Kashmir during 4-6 December.

“A fresh western disturbance most likely to affect J&K and adjoining areas during 4th (evening) to 6th (Afternoon) December with peak activity on 5th December,” the official said, adding, “”Widespread light to moderate snowfall in middle and higher reaches of Kashmir/Jammu and light snow/rain over plains of Kashmir/Jammu is expected

He said higher reaches of Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Shopian and Ganderbal districts may receive 6-9 inches of Snow during the period.
 
Regarding the probable impact, he said, there may be temporary disruption of air and surface traffic over passes like Zojila, Sinthan Top, Razdan Top, Mugal Road due to snow and freezing temperatures on December 5.

The MeT official said that there should be proper prunning of orchards and withheld irrigation and fertilizer application in wheat and mustard crops in plains of Jammu during period. (GNS)

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