Altaf Hamid Rao
MIRPUR (AJK)(Parliament Times): Occupied Srinagar- based Meteorological Centre Friday predicted widespread moderate rains and snow over most places at either side of the Line of Control in the disputed Jammu & Kashmir state (IIOJK and AJK) till March 3, says a report reaching here Friday from across the line of control.
The report added that peak activity of weather transition likely take place on March 1st night to 2nd night.
Quoting an official of MeT in occupied Jammu, the report continued that few places my experience heavy to very heavy snow particularly over higher reaches of the Indian occupied north Kashmir, central and south Kashmir and Pir Panchal range of Jammu division during 1st March (night) to 2nd March (late night).
The report continued that plains of the Kashmir division may receive moderate rains, and snow while plains of Jammu region may receive moderate rains with possibility of heavy rains over Ramban, Udhampur and Reasi districts during 1st March to 2nd March (late night).
The report added that few places may experience thunder, lightening, hailstorm accompanied by gusty winds with 30-40 KMPH speed during 1st and 2nd March. It further said that there wad no significant weather activity thereafter till March 10 with possibility of light rains and snow at scattered places during night of 6 March to 7 March F/N at both sides of the state.
The report however cautioned travelers and tourists and advised them to plan their travel accordingly and follow advisories of administration and Traffic Department.
“In view of heavy to very heavy snowfall over few middle and higher reaches the travelers and tourists have been advised to plan accordingly and follow administration & Traffic police advisory strictly,” the report said.
General public over hilly areas have been advised not to venture in avalanche prone areas and sloppy areas .
“There are chances of landslides/mudslides and shooting stones at few places,” the report added advising farmers to suspend farm operations till 3rd March.
