Freaky weather likely in J&K during next 24 hrs

 

by IANS |

Srinagar, April 21 (IANS) Weather remained inclement with rain and thunder in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday as the Met Department forecast freaky weather with rain, thunder and gusty winds during the next 24 hours.

"Today, freaky weather, cloudy with occasional rain, thunderstorm with gusty winds, hail storm at isolated places and snowfall over higher reaches is likely to continue till tomorrow (Friday) at most places of Kashmir and at scattered places of Jammu from afternoon onwards due to which slight respite from hot weather is expected in Jammu region," a Department statement said.

"There is no forecast of any major rainfall."

Thursday's minimum temperature in Srinagar stood at 10.0 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam 8.6 and Gulmarg 2.0.

Drass in Ladakh recorded 2.1 degrees Celsius, Leh 6.0 and Kargil 5.4 as the night's lowest temperature.

Jammu registered 25.0 degrees Celsius, Katra 21.8, Batote 15.1, Banihal 11.2 and Bhaderwah 11.5 as the minimum temperature.

Latest News
Iran to execute 26-year-old protester; family given just 10 minutes for final goodbye Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 03:22 PM
US launches more foreign strikes in Trump's first year than during Biden presidency: Survey Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 03:07 PM
2nd ODI: Nitish comes in for India as NZ opt to bowl first; Lennox handed debut Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 02:55 PM
Pakistan to host Australia for 3 T20Is from Jan 29 ahead of T20 WC Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 02:51 PM
MP 'honour killing': Man kills daughter for eloping with relative Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 02:45 PM