Current Weather Highlights (March 19)
According to data released today, the region has already seen significant activity. Gulmarg remains the coldest spot in the Kashmir Division with a minimum temperature of -1.4°C and a fresh snow depth of 23.0 cm.
Rainfall has been widespread across both divisions. Notably, Batote recorded 25.5 mm of rain, while Muzaffarabad and Poonch saw heavy showers reaching 26.3 mm and 29.0 mm respectively.
Short-Term Forecast: March 19 – 20
Residents should prepare for intermittent light to moderate rain and snow across most places in the UT. The MeT department has highlighted specific areas for higher intensity:
Heavy Snowfall: Likely over the higher reaches of the Chenab Valley and South Kashmir.
Wind & Storms: A possibility of thunder, hailstorms, and gusty winds (reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph) at isolated locations.
Five-Day Outlook: Improvement on the Horizon
The weather is expected to stabilize soon after the current system passes:
March 21 – 28: Conditions will turn mainly dry.
Minor Disruptions: Brief spells of light rain are possible at a few places on March 23 and between March 26–28.
Official Advisories
For Travelers: Those traversing higher reaches and important mountain passes are advised to plan their journeys carefully due to potential disruptions in surface traffic at vulnerable locations.
For Farmers: Farm operations should remain suspended during the current wet spell. However, the MeT department advises that all farm activities can safely resume from March 21 onwards.
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