Updated on March 19, 11:15 AM - Rain in Pahalgam, Srinagar, Leh, Manali and Shimla, snowfall to occur in higher reaches
As predicted by Skymet Weather, isolated light rainfall activities have commenced over parts of Uttarakhand from Monday evening. Mukteshwar in Kumaon has recorded very light rain to the tune of 1 mm during the span of 24 hours from 8:30 am on Monday.
A fresh Western Disturbance has approached Jammu and Kashmir. Now we expect intensity and spread of weather activities to increase over Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh as well.
During the next 24 hours, Jammu and Kashmir will receive light to moderate rain and thundershowers with few heavy spells. Meanwhile, only scattered rain and thundershowers will occur over Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Hindu shrine of Vaishno Devi is also likely to record good showers along with chilly winds.
During this time of the year, the intensity of the Western Disturbances is weak in nature. Thus, snowfall activity will remain confined to the upper reaches of all these hilly states.
Weather Alert: Rain, snowfall and thundershowers with strong winds is likely over Anantnag, Badgam, Bandipore, Baramulla, Almora, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat, Dehradun, Garhwal, Hardwar, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, Udham Singh Nagar and Uttarkashi, Doda, Ganderbal, Jammu, Kargil, Kathua, Kishtwar, Kulgam, Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul & Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Kupwara, Leh(Ladakh), Pulwama, Punch, Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi, Samba, Shupiyan, Srinagar and Udhampur during the next 48 hours.
These rains will continue over the hills of North India till March 21. By March 21, the Western Disturbance will move away, leading to decrease in rain and thundershower activities over the Western Himalayas.
In wake of upcoming rains and snowfall, chilly weather would continue to grip all the three hilly states of North India. Weather would remain chilly for the next few days.
Updated on March 18, 08:50 AM - Rain and snow in Pahalgam, Srinagar, Leh, Kullu, Manali, Shimla tomorrow onward
Jammu & Kashmir including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are all set to witness a fresh episode of rain and snow
According to Skymet Weather, a fresh Western Disturbance is approaching the Western Himalayas, due to which rains will commence over all the three hilly states March 19 onward.
Intermittent rain and thunderstorm, along with isolated snowfall over the higher reaches of the states will continue until March 21. During this period, possibility of one or two moderate to heavy spells over parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh cannot be ruled out. The state of Uttarakhand will however, experience scattered light rains with one or two moderate showers.
Famous tourist places like Pahalgam, Kokernag, Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, Udhampur, Kullu, Manali, Kinnor, Spiti, Bilaspur, Shimla, Uttarkashi, Dehradun, Tehri, Nainital and Chamoli will witness rain and snow.
हिन्दी में पढ़े: पहाड़ों पर हिमस्खलन की आशंका; कश्मीर, हिमाचल, उत्तराखंड में 19-20 मार्च को बर्फबारी के आसार
These rains will also cover the northern plains of the country such as Punjab, Haryana and West Uttar Pradesh. Delhi may receive isolated light rains on Holi, March 21.
As we are now in the third week of March, the frequency of Western Disturbances reduces and only feeble systems keep approaching the region. Due to weak disturbances, chances of heavy snowfall become less and the entire region experiences only rain and thundershower activities. However, extreme upper reaches keep receiving light snowfall.
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