IMD forecasts light rain and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir as western disturbance affects region

A weak western disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir today, bringing light rain and snowfall at many places across the Union Territory. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is no forecast of any major rain or snow activity over Jammu and Kashmir till February 20. However, light snowfall is likely at a few higher reaches, followed by light rain or snow at most places today.

From February 11 to February 20, weather conditions are expected to remain generally dry, with only brief spells of light snowfall at isolated higher reaches around February 14 and February 17. The western disturbance expected today is weak in nature and may cause only light precipitation, with moderate rain or snow at a few locations.

Another weak western disturbance is currently expected to approach the region around February 17, though its impact is also likely to remain limited. Forecasters cautioned that the prolonged dry spell could result in a significant rainfall and snowfall deficit for February, which is otherwise a crucial month for winter precipitation in the region. Such conditions may have implications for water availability and could also trigger early blooming of trees, particularly in the Kashmir Valley.