Altaf Hamid Rao.
Rain, Snow on upper reaches Expected in AJK Till March 16; Dry Weather Likely Thereafter
MIRPUR (AJK), 9Parliament Times) : Lake-side city of Mirpur Azad Jammu Kashmir lashed with heavy Hailstorm Saturday evening again turning the weather to cold spree at the stage of the departing winter.
The Hailstorm followed by down pour lasted for about half an hour with pause after Aftaar Saturday. The rain was continuing intermittently till the filing of this story Saturday night.
The weather department, had predicted intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and snow at most places at both sides of the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir state – AJK and IIOJK on March 15, followed by improvement in conditions from March 16 afternoon.
According to the latest forecast, light rain or snow (in higher reaches) is expected at a few places on the morning of March 16, with overall weather conditions set to improve by afternoon. From March 17 to 25, generally dry weather is likely to prevail across the region, though cloudy conditions are expected on the evening of March 19.
In the light of the prevailing weather conditions, authorities have issued an advisory for travelers, tourists, and transporters to follow administrative and traffic guidelines. Farmers have been advised to suspend agricultural activities until March 16. Additionally, people have been urged to avoid steep and avalanche-prone areas due to potential risks.
The department has also cautioned about the possibility of landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones at vulnerable spots, especially along hilly and mountainous routes