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Srinagar, Oct 13 (UNI) Several higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while rains lashed the plains, including Srinagar, on Tuesday, as the Meteorological Department forecast widespread precipitation across Jammu and Kashmir till Thursday.
Officials said under the influence of a Western Disturbance, fresh snowfall was reported from the tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, besides the Zojila axis. The plains, including Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, witnessed rainfall, which continued till the last reports came in.
According to the Meteorological Department, fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours. The department has also forecast similar weather conditions over the subsequent days.
The forecast for October 14 indicates the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kilometres per hour. Isolated areas may also experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning, along with gusty winds of similar intensity.
The prevailing weather conditions are likely to keep the higher reaches cold and wet, while the plains may continue to experience intermittent rainfall.
The Meteorological Department has advised farmers to ensure safe storage of harvested apples, paddy and other crops between October 13 and 15 in view of the prevailing weather conditions.
Travellers, transporters and the general public have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic advisories to avoid inconvenience amid the possibility of adverse weather conditions.
