Hilly states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are witnessing pleasant weather conditions, slated to attract scores of tourists in the upcoming long weekend during October 02- 06. According to Skymet Meteorology Division in India, the passage of western disturbance has given scattered rainfall over these three states with isolated places having moderate showers during the past 24 hours. This has made the weather in these regions extremely pleasing.
The Southwest Monsoon season withdraws itself from these three states between the third and fourth week of September and the present weather conditions are completely favourable for the withdrawal. Though it has been seen that the weather activity ceases during the withdrawal of monsoon, particularly in North India, but some low activity can be still observed during this phase. In Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala recorded 49 mm of rainfall, Una-16mm and Shimla-8mm on September 29. Mukteshwar and Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand witnessed 5.8 mm and 14 mm of rainfall, respectively. While in Jammu and Kashmir, Katra received 16 mm of rainfall and Pahalgam got 1 mm.
As per Skymet, a good spell of weather has been prevailing during the past week across these three states, in terms of sunshine and comfortable temperatures. However, a slight chill is observed during morning and night hours.
The current weather conditions are likely to continue during next two to three days. There is a forecast of some fresh spell of light rains as well. Thereafter, sky should be opening up offering good weather for the extended long weekend.
List of upcoming holidays
2nd Oct (Thursday) – Gandhi Jayanti
3rd Oct (Friday) – Dussehra
4-5th Oct (Sat, Sun) - Weekend
06 Oct (Monday)--Eid
