Tag: #Kashmir #Snowfall

Says, light to heavy rain/ snow expected across J&K from tonight, with main activity tomorrow

Srinagar, Jan 04: Jammu and Kashmir is all set to get another round of rain and snow from tonight, however with stronger intensity this time.

Faizan Arif, an independent weather forecaster while taking to KB — Kashmir Bulletin said that, “Widespread light to heavy rain and snowfall is expected across Jammu and Kashmir from tonight onwards.”

“Higher reaches along with plains of Kashmir are likely to witness light to heavy snowfall. Most activity of the weather system will be during tomorrow.
Some places in higher reaches can get more than 2 feet of snow. In plains, it can vary between 1 inch and 8 inches,” he said.

He added, “Day temperature at most places tomorrow in the Valley will stay below 3.5°C.”

“Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in Jammu region along with snowfall in higher reaches. This may affect surface traffic movement on national highway,” the forecaster further added.

Meanwhile, Srinagar today recorded a maximum temperature of 4.3°C.

Qazigund, Pahalgam and Kokernag recorded high temperatures of 2.6°C, 1.6°C and 2.4°C respectively.

Kupwara and Gulmarg, in north Kashmir, recorded maximum temperatures of 3.8°C and minus 0.4°C respectively. (KB)

Says All To Be Rescheduled In Next Available Flight Of Concerend Airlines

Srinagar, Jan 4: 42 flights which were scheduled to operate to and fro Srinagar ‘international’ airport here were cancelled due to poor visibility amid rains and snowfall in Kashmir Valley on Tuesday.

“Continuous snowfall and poor visibility resulted in 42 cancellations today across all airlines. The visibility has now improved and the flights are operating,” AAI said in a tweet. “The passengers of the cancelled flights shall be rescheduled in the next available flight of the concerend airlines. There will be no extra charges for rescheduling. The passengers may also opt for full refund at their convenience,” it said.

“All the passengers of the cancelled flights shall be rescheduled in the next available flight of the concerend airlines,” it said, adding, “There will be no extra charges for rescheduling. The passengers may also opt for full refund at their convenience.”

Among those cancelled include all Indigo flights (13), Spicejet (6) and Vistara(3), officials told GNS.