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Light Snowfall in higher reaches, Rains in plains likely from 18th-20th October

As Jammu Kashmir is witnessing cold conditions during morning and evening hours, the meteorological department (MeT), officials said a weak western disturbance may affect JK from 18th to 20th October.

Director of the meteorological department, Sonam Lotus said that a weak western disturbance may affect Jammu and Kashmir from 18th to 20th October.

“Light to moderate rain/snowfall (over higher reaches) is very likely during 18th to 20th Oct in JK with main activity on 19th Oct, and dry weather is expected till 17th Oct”, said the director Met.

“Director “MET” while giving details of predictability for plains of Kashmir valley said that as of now, light rain is likely from the 18th night to the 20th morning Oct with the main activity on the 19th at many places of Kashmir, however, there is no possibility of heavy snowfall as of now in JK, adding that predictability may change in coming days.”

Regarding temperatures, the director added that no large change is expected.

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