Weather in Jammu and Kashmir is expected to be partly cloudy with intermittent light to moderate rain and snow in higher areas starting Tuesday. The local Meteorological Department has forecasted these conditions from April 7 morning to April 8 evening. Some plains areas may experience moderate to heavy rain along with light to moderate snow in higher regions.
The forecast for April 9 and 10 indicates a brief spell of light rain and snow in scattered places. An advisory from the Meteorological office warns of possible thunder, hail, and gusty winds at some locations on April 7 and 8. There is a risk of heavy showers leading to flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging in vulnerable areas. Farmers are advised to halt farm activities, and travelers should plan accordingly.
In Srinagar, the minimum temperature was 6.4 degrees Celsius, while Gulmarg and Pahalgam recorded minus 1.1 and 3.4 degrees Celsius, respectively. Jammu city saw 15.7 degrees Celsius, Katra 13.4, Batote 6.1, Banihal 5.4, and Bhaderwah 4 as the minimum temperatures. The region experienced below-average rainfall and snow during the winter, causing concerns about water scarcity for irrigation and drinking in the upcoming summer months.
While February had lower snowfall than usual, March received adequate precipitation, and April began with wet conditions. This has led to increased water levels in rivers, streams, lakes, springs, and wells across the union territory. These water bodies had previously experienced reduced water flow in January and February.
