Precious Kashmir News
Srinagar, Jan 22: The Kashmir is bracing for fresh spell of snowfall from Friday evening.
A Met department official said light to moderate snow would occur at most places in Kashmir under the influence of a Western Disturbance (WD), which is active in the region.
“The system created by this WD, which originated from the Arabian Sea and approached the region though Afghanistan and Pakistan, will further build during the next 24 hours,” he said.
He said under the influence of this WD, light to moderate snow would occur across the valley on Saturday, when surface and air connectivity between the valley and rest of the country could be disrupted.
He said there is possibility of heavy snow at isolated places in Valley, especially in higher reaches.
“From January 25, mainly dry weather till ending January,” the official said.
The chilly weather conditions continued throughout the day due to overcast conditions, coupled with ice-cold winds. World-famous Dal Lake and other water-bodies remained frozen in Srinagar, where authorities have warned people, particularly youth and children, not to walk on the frozen water.
The night temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 6.1 degree, which is about 4 degrees below normal.
The world famous health resort of Pahalgam was the coldest place in the valley at minus 7 degree.
The night temperature at Gulmarg settled at minus 6 degree.
The mercury at Qazigund, gateway to the valley, Kupwara in north Kashmir and Kokernag settled at minus 6.2 degrees, 4.8 degree and minus 6.5 degree, respectively.
The Kashmir is in grip of intense cold.
Meanwhile, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, P K Pole said he has directed the officers to stay alert at their headquarters in view of the fresh snowfall prediction.
“The officers have been directed to gear up and men and machinery ready to tackle the post snowfall situation,” he said. (Additional inputs from KNO)
