MeT predicts warmer days as night temp hovers below normal in J&K
Photo: Imtiyaz Gulzar
Srinagar, Apr 24: Amid forecast for mainly “warmer days” till April 25, night temperature continued to hover below normal.
A meteorological department official told GNS that generally cloudy weather was expected from April 26 to 28.
He said there was possibility of rain and snow over upper reaches at some places duringthe time.
Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 5.1°C and it was 3.8°C below normal for the summer capital.
Qazigund, he said, recorded a low of 3.6°C and it was 3.9°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam, he said, recorded a low of 0.5°C and it was 3.5°C below normal for the famous tourist resort in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Kokernag recorded a low of 6.2°C and it was 1.2°C below normal for the place, the officials said.Gulmarg recorded a low of 3.2°C and it was 0.1°C below normal for the world famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, he said.
In Kupwara town, he said, the mercury settled at 3.7°C and it was 3.9°C below normal for the north Kashmir area.
Jammu recorded a low of 17.6°C. It was 3.4°C below normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said.
Banihal, he said, recorded a low of 5.4°C (below normal by 4.0°C), Batote 9.0°C (below normal by 3.0°C), Katra 14.2°C (3.9°C below normal) and Bhadarwah 6.6°C (1.8°C below normal). Ladakh’s Leh and Kargil recorded a low of minus 0.4°C and 1.6°C respectively, the officials added.
Detailed Weather Update For The Next 7 days
24 April:
Dry weather is expected across Jammu and Kashmir.
Sunshine = 10 to 13 hrs
25 April:
Towards late afternoon, a short spell of thundershowers is possible in a few areas of Kashmir and a few parts in Ramban, Kishtwar, Doda and Poonch districts.
● Gusty winds and hailstorm possible.
Sunshine = 5 to 9.5 hrs
26 April:
Under the influence of a Western Disturbance, thundershowers can occur at many places in Kashmir and a few areas in Jammu region. (Maximum chances towards late afternoon/evening/night)
● Gusty winds and hailstorm possible.
Sunshine = 3 to 7.5 hrs
27 April:
Thundershowers can occur in most areas of Kashmir and some areas in Jammu region.
● Gusty winds and hailstorm possible.
Sunshine = 0 to 3 hrs
28 April:
Thundershowers can occur at many places in Kashmir and a few areas in Jammu region.
● Gusty winds and hailstorm possible.
Sunshine = 1 to 5 hrs
29 April:
Thundershowers can occur in a few areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
● Gusty winds and hailstorm possible.
Sunshine = 7 to 11 hrs
30 April:
Thundershowers can occur in a few areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
● Gusty winds and hailstorm possible.
Sunshine = 6 to 12 hrs
Note:
1. A new parameter, “Sunshine,” has been added to the forecast, estimating the duration of sunlight expected throughout the day. The estimate is approximate and may vary from area to area.
2. The current forecast is accurate based on the existing conditions. However, sometimes even minor atmospheric changes can lead to substantial deviations from the forecast. Therefore, the forecast will be updated accordingly.
Courtesy : Kashmir Weather