Jammu Kashmir Weather Forecast: Rain and Snow Expected in the Region

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The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast isolated to widespread light to moderate rain and snow over Jammu and Kashmir for March 3, with a possibility of light to moderate rain/snow at most places, while a few higher reaches of North and Central Kashmir may receive moderate to heavy snowfall. The weather conditions are expected to remain dry from March 4 to March 9, with another spell of rain and snow possible from March 10 to 12. The MeT office has also issued an advisory urging tourists/travellers/transporters to follow administration/traffic advisories during the period and avoid slopy and avalanche prone areas.

The day temperature has slightly increased by 5 to 8°C across the region, while the minimum temperature recorded last night witnessed an uptick of 0 to 3°C at many places, with Srinagar recording a low of 2.3°C, and this was 0.2°C below the average for the place during this period of the season. The lowest minimum temperature recorded at Gulmarg was -7.5°C, and this was 4.3°C below normal for the ski resort of north Kashmir during this period of the season. Pahalgam had a low of -4.7°C, and this was 2.7°C below normal for the valley of shepherds, while Kupwara recorded a low of -1.2°C, and it was 2.2°C below normal for the frontier Kashmir north district.

The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has reopened for load carriers and other vehicles, providing relief to commuters and tourists. However, the transportation department has advised drivers to exercise caution while driving on the highway, especially during snowy and rainy conditions. The farmers have also been advised to suspend irrigation and other farm operations till March 4, to avoid any damage to their crops. The Meteorological department has predicted that the rain and snowfall will have a significant impact on the agricultural sector, and farmers should take necessary precautions to protect their crops.

Here is a list of key points to note about the weather forecast: * Isolated to widespread light to moderate rain and snow expected on March 3 * Higher reaches of North and Central Kashmir may receive moderate to heavy snowfall * Weather conditions expected to remain dry from March 4 to March 9 * Another spell of rain and snow possible from March 10 to 12 * Tourists, travelers, and transporters advised to follow administration/traffic advisories * Farmers advised to suspend irrigation and other farm operations till March 4

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar will continue to monitor the weather conditions and provide updates to the public. The department has urged people to stay tuned to local news and weather reports for the latest information on the weather forecast. With the expected rain and snowfall, the region is likely to experience a significant change in weather conditions, and people are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe and warm.