Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience widespread rainfall and snowfall over the next 48 hours, with the Meteorological Department today warning of possible disruption to road connectivity in mountainous areas.
Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that as per the weather forecast an active Western Disturbance is expected to affect the Union Territory on today and tomorrow, bringing light to moderate rainfall in the plains and moderate to heavy snowfall in higher reaches, particularly in north and central Kashmir.
The higher reaches of Kupwara, Bandipora and Ganderbal districts are likely to witness moderate to heavy snowfall, while mountainous areas of south Kashmir, the Pir Panjal range and Chenab Valley may also receive fresh snow.
Popular tourist destinations, including Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam and Doodhpathri, are also likely to experience snowfall. In the Jammu region, Poonch and adjoining areas may receive moderate to heavy rainfall, while other parts are expected to witness light to moderate precipitation.
Thunderstorms, hailstorms and gusty winds are also likely at isolated places.