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Rains in plains, snow over upper reaches till April 20 in J&K: MeT

Snowfall, hailstorm, rain lashed J&K, traffic on highway disrupted  
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Rains in plains, snow over upper reaches till April 20 in J&K: MeT

Says Main Activity On April 17,18

SRINAGAR: Weather department has forecast light to moderate rain and snowfall (over higher reaches) from April 17-20 with “main activity” on Monday and Tuesday.

“During this wet spell, thunderstorms with strong gusty wind reaching (20-30KMPH) and hailstorm is also possible at some places of Jammu and Kashmir,” a meteorological department official here said.

He said there is possibility of temporary disruption of surface transportation especially over hilly and snowbound areas during April 17-18. Besides, he said, there could be water-logging in low lying areas, damage to orchards as well as “abrupt” fall in day temperature by 7-8°C.

 

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Rains in plains, snow over upper reaches till April 20 in J&K: MeT