Srinagar, April 3: The fresh rainfall lashed the parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday while the weatherman here as predicted widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across the Union Territory for the next 36 hours.
A fresh Western Disturbance is affecting Jammu and Kashmir. The weather system is expected to affect both plains and higher reaches, with thundershowers and gusty winds likely in several districts, raising the possibility of localised disruptions.
According to meteorological officials, windstorms may accompany the disturbance in some areas, along with thunder activity and isolated hailstorms. Low-lying and vulnerable locations could face a risk of flash floods due to intense rainfall over short durations.
Higher reaches and key mountain passes, including Zojila, Sinthan Top, Mughal Road, Sadhna Top and Razdan Top, are likely to receive fresh snowfall during the period, officials said.
While the primary snowfall activity is expected in higher altitudes, there remains a possibility of light snowfall in middle elevations between 2100 and 2400 metres, although this is considered less likely.
