Srinagar, Nov 1 : The Meteorological Centre Srinagar (MeT) has issued a weather forecast and advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, predicting mainly dry conditions over the next few days, followed by a brief spell of rain and snow in parts of the Union Territory next week.
As per the weather forecast the weather will remain generally dry from November 1 to 3 across both Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
However, on November 4 and 5, the region is likely to witness generally cloudy weather with a possibility of light rain or light snowfall over higher reaches at scattered places during the evening and night of November 4 and continuing till the morning or forenoon of November 5.
The forecast further suggests generally dry weather again from November 6 to 13, with no significant precipitation expected.
In its advisory, the MET department has cautioned that thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds may occur at a few places on the evening of November 4. It also warned of a significant drop in day and night temperatures from November 5 onwards in many areas.
Farmers have been advised to suspend farm operations on November 4 and 5 to avoid any weather-related losses.
