Rain, Thunderstorms Likely Across J&K Today: MET

*Farmers Advised to Resume Harvesting from Tomorrow; MET Centre Srinagar Issues Weather Advisory; Light Snow Expected Over Higher Reaches*

Srinagar, Oct 15 : The Meteorological Centre Srinagar, on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience light to moderate rainfall at many places on October 15, with light snowfall over higher reaches, while thunderstorms, gusty winds and hailstorms are possible at isolated places.

Director MET Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad as per news agency, said that the weather is expected to remain generally dry on October 16, with brief spells of light rain at isolated to scattered places, while dry conditions are likely to prevail from October 17 to 24.

He said that generally cloudy weather, accompanied by light rain at scattered places and light snowfall over higher reaches, is expected between October 25 and 27. Thunderstorms and gusty winds may occur at a few places during this period.

The Meteorological Centre has advised people to ensure the safe storage of harvested apples, paddy and other crops on October 15 in view of the expected weather conditions.

Travellers, transporters and the general public have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic advisories, particularly in view of the possibility of light snowfall over important passes, roads and highways.

Farmers have been advised to resume harvesting and other agricultural activities from October 16 onwards. (JKNS)