Srinagar, Nov 1: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar (MeT) has issued a weather forecast and advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting mainly dry conditions over the next few days, followed by a brief spell of rain and snow in parts of the Union Territory next week.
As per the weather forecast reported by news agency KINS, the weather will remain generally dry from November 1 to 3 across both Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
However, on November 4 and 5, the region is likely to witness generally cloudy weather with a possibility of light rain or light snowfall over higher reaches at scattered places during the evening and night of November 4 and continuing till the morning or forenoon of November 5.
The forecast further suggests generally dry weather again from November 6 to 13, with no significant precipitation expected.
In its advisory, the MET department has cautioned that thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds may occur at a few places on the evening of November 4. It also warned of a significant drop in day and night temperatures from November 5 onwards in many areas.
Farmers have been advised to suspend farm operations on November 4 and 5 to avoid any weather-related losses.(KINS)
