After days of rain, mainly clear weather forecast in J&K till This date
After days of intermittent rain, the weather is finally going to be “mainly clear” even though the possibility of late afternoon and evening showers have not been ruled out completely, according to the latest forecast by the meteorological department here on Saturday.
The weather department said that farmers can carry out farm operations till June 12.
“Mainly clear is expected during the next 24 hours. A brief spell of rain/thunder/lightning ‘may’ occur at some places towards late afternoon/evening, although chances are less,” a meteorological department official said.
From June 4-12, he said, the weather is going to be mainly dry but a brief spell of showers and thunderstorm can’t be ruled out. He said there will be “gradual” increase in temperature.
“Farmers are advised to carry out all farm operations from today till 12th and start early morning as rain may occur anytime in the evening,” he said, adding, “People can plan outdoor activities this weekend and next week as risk of rain is less.”
Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 9.8°C, the same as on the previous night and it was below normal by 2.7°C for the summer capital.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 3.2°C against 3.0°C on previous night and it was below normal by 4.4°C for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.
Jammu recorded a low of 18.6°C against 19.6°C on the previous night and it was 6.9°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.
Banihal recorded a low of 8.4°C (below normal by 4.3°C), Batote 10.7°C (4.3°C below normal), Katra 17.2°C (4.6°C below normal) and Bhaderwah 8.9°C (below normal by 2.7°C). Ladakh’s Leh recorded a low of 2.7°C, he said.
