Srinagar, Oct 20 : The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Tuesday said Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness another spell of rain and snowfall on October 24, ending several days of dry weather across the Union Territory.
A senior official at the MeT Centre, Srinagar, told Kashmir News Service (KNS) that the weather is expected to remain generally dry across the UT till October 23.
According to the forecast, October 24 is likely to see generally cloudy weather, with light rain at scattered to many places and light snowfall over the higher reaches. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are also expected at a few places from late night on October 23 to the forenoon of October 24.
Dry weather is likely to return from October 25 and continue till October 31, the official said.
The MeT Centre has advised farmers to continue harvesting and other agricultural operations in view of the expected weather conditions.
Meanwhile, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 5.1 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, while Pahalgam and Gulmarg recorded 0.6 degrees Celsius and 1.4 degrees Celsius respectively.
In the Jammu division, Jammu city and Katra recorded minimum temperatures of 14.5 degrees Celsius each, while Banihal and Bhaderwah recorded 6.6 degrees Celsius and 5.1 degrees Celsius respectively.
No rainfall was recorded at the listed weather stations during the preceding 24 hours, officials said. (KNS)
