Moderate to Heavy Rains Expected in Jammu and Kashmir Tomorrow

Srinagar: Moderate to heavy rains with fresh snowfall over higher reaches are expected during the next four days under the influence of western disturbance which is likely to hit Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow afternoon, MeT office said today.

"A western disturbance is approaching towards Jammu and Kashmir and is likely to affect the state from tomorrow afternoon to October 27 (Tuesday) forenoon.

"Under the influence of this weather system, moderate to heavy rain or thundershower and snowfall over higher reaches will occur at widespread places in Kashmir and Jammu regions and at many places in Ladakh particularly Kargil district," Director Meteorological Department Sonam Lotus said in a weather advisory in Srinagar.

He said some places may receive heavy rain or snow during this period.

"This weather condition may trigger landslide and blockage of road in vulnerable areas of the state particularly along Srinagar-Jammu, Srinagar-Leh and Leh-Manali highways," he said.

He said the weather system may also disrupt surface and air transport.