Srinagar: Kashmir’s upper reaches received fresh snowfall and rains lashed plains on Monday, even as the Meteorological department (MeT) has predicted erratic weather conditions for the next six days.
Several areas including Sadhna Top, Machil, Keran, Gulmarg, Gurez Valley, Razdan Top, Zojila Pass, Sonamarg and other higher reaches received fresh snowfall. Rains lashed the plains including Srinagar, owing to which the temperatures plummeted across the Valley.
Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said, “Intermittent spell of light to moderate rain and snow is expected at many places from March 12 to 14.” He said that the weather is expected to remain dry from March 17 to March 21.
“Peak activity or most rain and snow is expected on March 13, 14 and 15. Few higher reaches may receive heavy snowfall as well,” said an independent weather forecaster, as per news agency KNO.
