MeT predicts light snowfall in Kashmir tonight

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(Asian News Hub) – As Kashmir parts received fresh snowfall today, the local Meteorological department (MeT) here has predicted light snowfall in Kashmir tonight and another two-day wet spell from January 21.

Officials in the MeT told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a feeble Western Disturbance is affecting Jammu and Kashmir at present and subsequently, there is a possibility of light snowfall in plains of Kashmir and light to moderate snowfall over higher reaches of J&K and Ladakh during January 17 night and 18th.

“Another spell of light to moderate snow in J&K is likely during January 21-22. There is no forecast of any major rain/snow till ending January in both the Union Territories,” MeT officials said.

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Meanwhile, as per the traffic advisory for tomorrow, the officials said that subject to fair weather and better road conditions LMVs (Passenger)/ private cars shall be allowed from Srinagar towards Jammu (strictly one way) on Jammu-Srinagar highway.

It said that TCU Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban before releasing the traffic.

However, the officials said that some of the roads including Mughal Road, Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri Road and Kishtwar-Sinthan Road shall continue to remain closed for vehicular movement in view of snow accumulation.

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