The weather in Jammu and Kashmir saw a significant shift on Saturday as snowfall on higher reaches and widespread rains on the plains led to a drop in temperature and the closure of several roads. The Meteorological Department in Srinagar forecasts that the weather is likely to remain dry over the next 24 hours in the region.
Higher regions of the Kashmir Valley experienced snowfall, while the plains were lashed by widespread rains on Friday, resulting in a dip in temperature.
The inclement weather led to the closure of several roads, including Razdan Pass, Zojila Pass, Kishtwar-Anantnag Road, Mughal, Phirkiyan Gali, Machil, Sadna Top, and Srinagar-Sonamarg Road.
However, traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway and the Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road, which connects Ladakh, was restored and is now plying normally.
Temperature across the Region
Temperature readings across the region varied. In the Kashmir region, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 8.1°C, Qazigund 6.6°C, Pahalgam 5.8°C, Kupwara 8.2°C, Kokernag 7.5°C, Gulmarg (Kongdoori) -1.6°C, Anantnag 7.3°C, Ganderbal 6.0°C, Bandipora 7.8°C, Baramulla 7.3°C, Budgam 6.6°C, Pulwama 7.3°C, Kulgam 5.4°C, and Shopian 4.6°C.
In the Jammu region, Jammu recorded a maximum temperature of 19.2°C, Banihal 6.6°C, Batote 8.3°C, Bhaderwah 12.8°C, Katra 14.0°C, Udhampur 14.9°C, Kathua 18.3°C, Ramban 11.7°C, Poonch 21.5°C, Samba 19.5°C, Reasi 17.4°C, and Rajouri 15.1°C.
Despite the challenging weather conditions, life continues in Jammu and Kashmir, with residents adapting to the changing weather patterns and authorities working to ensure safety and normalcy.
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