Widespread Rain/Snow expected In J&K, Ladakh, Gilgit baltistan on 20 October

J&K Weather: Srinagar/Jammu

Detailed Forecast

J&K: Under the influence of Western Disturbance Widespread light to moderate Rainfall expected in plains & light to slightly moderate Snowfall expected over the higher reaches of J&K on 20 October.

Heavy spell of Rain/Snow can also occur over one or two places on 20 October.

Maximum impact expected over Gilgit Baltistan, Kashmir valley, Ladakh Region & Poonch, Rajouri districts of Jammu province.

There are 70% chances of Snowfall at Sonamarg on 20 October ,45% Snowfall chances at Gulmarg,
40% Snowfall chances at Pahalgam.

There are 100% chances of Snowfall at Peer Ki Gali & Zojila.

In Ladakh region there are 55-75% chances of Snowfall in most of the areas.

Overall 100% chances of Snowfall in those areas which are situated above the elevation of 2800M AMSL.

In plains There are no chances of Snowfall during this spell except few places of Kulgam & Shopian, However Hailstorm can occur in the plains of the vale.

Instructions for Apple Growers: All the apples Growers of Kashmir valley are instructed to harvest the apples from gardens & store them at safe places before 20 October.