Srinagar- Rain lashed a number of components of Kashmir whereas greater reaches acquired contemporary snowfall on Tuesday, ending a protracted dry spell that had endured for months throughout Jammu and Kashmir.
Officials mentioned gentle rainfall was recorded in components of central Kashmir, together with Srinagar and Budgam, whereas average to heavy showers had been witnessed in a number of areas of north and south Kashmir.
Higher reaches such because the Sonamarg Zojila axis, Sinthan Top, Sadhna Top, Peer Ki Gali and Razdan Top acquired contemporary snowfall throughout the evening and early hours of Tuesday.
Gurez in north Kashmir and the Sonamarg Zojila axis had been among the many areas that witnessed in a single day snowfall, whereas rains continued within the Valley’s plains until morning.
Relief After Long Dry Spell
The moist spell ended a protracted dry interval in Jammu and Kashmir, which had recorded its seventh consecutive winter rainfall deficit this yr.
According to official information, the core winter interval from December 2025 to February 2026 recorded a 65 % deficit, with the area receiving 100.6 mm precipitation towards the traditional of 284.9 mm.
December noticed solely 13 mm rainfall towards the traditional of 59.4 mm, marking a 78 % deficit, whereas January recorded 73.4 mm towards the traditional of 95.1 mm, a 23 % shortfall.
February was the driest month, with solely 14.2 mm rainfall in comparison with the traditional 130.4 mm, reflecting an 89 % deficit.
Weather Forecast
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar mentioned the Valley is more likely to witness typically cloudy climate with gentle to average rain and snowfall in greater reaches at many locations on March 10 and 11.
According to the MeT division, some greater reaches of Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Anantnag and Kishtwar might obtain average snowfall throughout this era.
Traffic Disruption After Snowfall
Following contemporary snowfall, authorities suspended vehicular motion on the Bandipora Gurez street on account of slippery situations at Razdan Top.
Officials mentioned visitors on the street linking Bandipora with the distant Gurez Valley has been suspended as a precautionary measure and can resume as soon as climate situations enhance and clearance operations are accomplished.
Razdan Top, situated at an altitude of over 11,000 ft, serves as the primary street hyperlink between Gurez Valley and the remainder of Kashmir.
Snowfall in Sonamarg and Kargil
The vacationer resort of Sonamarg in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district additionally acquired contemporary snowfall, blanketing the world and bringing down temperatures.
Reports from Ladakh mentioned a number of components of Kargil district acquired gentle to average snowfall after a protracted dry spell, whereas decrease areas witnessed rainfall.
Snowfall was reported alongside the Zojila axis, Barsoo area and Zanskar Valley, whereas Kargil city and adjoining areas acquired rain.
Advisory Issued
The MeT division has forecast typically dry climate from March 12 to 14, adopted by cloudy situations with the potential of gentle rain or snowfall in greater reaches at scattered locations from March 15 onwards.
Authorities have additionally suggested warning as short-term visitors disruptions might happen over greater passes in Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Anantnag and Kishtwar on account of altering climate situations.
Meanwhile, the Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority warned of low avalanche hazard above 2,500 metres in Bandipora district over the following 24 hours and suggested individuals in weak areas to stay alert.
