Srinagar, Jammu, Manali, Shimla, Nainital to witness rain and snow from March 19

March 17, 2019 12:28 PM | Skymet Weather Team

In the last 48 hours, the intensity of rain and snow has reduced significantly over the Western Himalayas i.e. Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

At present, a feeble Western Disturbance as an upper air trough is moving across Jammu and Kashmir.

In the wake of this weather systems, clouds are persisting over the hills of North India. During the next 24 hours, light rain will affect in isolated places over the northern hills.

Thereafter, clouds will decrease on March 18. And on that day, bright sunshine is expected, which is likely to melt away the accumulated snowfall. This may result in increased chances of avalanches over the Western Himalayas.

The minimum temperature will decrease marginally, and day temperature will increase.

Another fresh Western Disturbance will be affecting the region on March 19 and 20. Hence, light to moderate rain and snow will occur over many places during that time over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

Places such as Pahalgam, Kokernag, Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, Udhampur, Kullu, Manali, Kinnor, Spiti, Bilaspur, Shimla, Uttarkashi, Dehradun, Tehri, Nainital and Chamoli will witness rain and snow.

Thereafter, from March 21, weather conditions will once again start improving over the hills of North India.

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