Srinagar:Pleasant weather prevailed on Monday in Jammu and Kashmir even as the Meteorological Centre forecast “hot and dry” weather this week except on March 23 and 24 of a brief spell of light to moderate rain with thunderstorm at scattered places in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Except for March 23-24, weather will remain hot & dry this week. On March 23-24, a brief spell of light to moderate rain with thunderstorm is likely at scattered places. There’s no forecast of any major rain/snow till ending March” MeT office said.
Fairly weather conditions prevailed in Srinagar and its adjoining areas with bright sunshine after an overcast sky and cold breeze yesterday much to the delight of the tourists.
Night temperature saw a drop all across Jammu and Kashmir with Srinagar, the summer capital of the Union Territory, recorded a low of 6.8 degree Celsius against 8.2 degree Celsius recorded the previous night which was 2.1 degree above normal during this time of the year.
Tourist resort of Pahalgam in south Kashmir recorded a low of 1.5 degree Celsius against 2.9 degree Celsius recorded last night, while Qazigund recorded a low of 4.0 degree Celsius against 5.8 degree Celsius on the previous night.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 0.6 degree Celsius against 1.8 degree Celsius recorded on Sunday. The normal temperature in the ski resort is minus 2.3 degrees during this time of the season.
Kokernag, recorded a low of 4.8 degree Celsius against 5.2 degree Celsius on the previous night. It was 1.3, while Kupwara recorded a low of 5.5 degree Celsius against 8.2 degree Celsius recorded the previous night. (UNI)
