Kashmir weather update: Brace for light showers, snow on Nov 2, 5

The temperatures in Kashmir valley are set to see a slight dip due to light showers and snow; met officials say two mild western disturbances –winds from the Mediterranean – were expected to hit the region on these days.

Kashmir is set to see a further dip in temperatures this week as the meteorological (MeT) department has predicted light rain and snow on November 2 and 5.

A farmer seen at a saffron field in Pampore of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Met officials say there are chances of scattered rain at isolated places in the valley on November 2 and 5 but the impact won’t be much. (Waseem Andrabi/HT)

Meteorologist Mohammad Hussain Mir said two mild western disturbances –winds from the Mediterranean – were expected to hit the region on these days.

“Their impact won’t be much. On November 2 and 5, there are chances of scattered rain at isolated places – either in the morning or evening. The sky will remain overcast,” said Mir.

“The day temperatures may go down and hover around 16-17 degree Celsius while there will be some increase in night temperatures,” he said.

Summer capital Srinagar recorded a day temperature of 18.8°C on Sunday while the night temperature was 4.4°C. Winter capital, Jammu, recorded a maximum temperature of 28.1°C on Sunday and minimum of 14.9°C.

On October 22 and 23, the Union Territory was hit by a major western disturbance, bringing heavy rain and snowfall in the region. Five persons had died in Kashmir owing to the inclement weather.