Wet Spell Ends J & K Rain Deficit, Clear Weather Ahead

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinaga r- Kashmir continued to experience intermittent rainfall and snowfall for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday, significantly recharging water bodies across the region. The water level in the Jhelum River surged past 6 feet, a sharp contrast to last month's -1.01 feet.

According to details, heavy snowfall was recorded in the upper reaches of Shopian, while Pulwama and other districts in South Kashmir received moderate snowfall since morning. Higher-altitude areas, including the popular ski destination Gulmarg and Sonamarg, also witnessed snowfall for the fourth straight day. Srinagar and other lower regions, however, experienced continuous rainfall throughout the day.

As per official reports, Sadhna Top and Razdan Top received 3 feet of snowfall, while Zojila and Sinthan Top recorded 2.5 feet. Peer ki Gali, Sonamarg, and Z Gali accumulated 2 feet of snow, whereas Gulmarg and Doodhpatri saw 1 foot each.

The Meteorological Department (MeT) had earlier issued a yellow alert from March 13 to 15. The wet spell has effectively addressed the region's rainfall deficit, which persisted from December to February.

At Sangam station, the Jhelum River was flowing above 6 feet, while at Ram Munshi Bagh, the level was over 5 feet by 6:00 PM. The Asham gauge recorded a water level of 2.40 feet. Several smaller streams and nallahs also witnessed rising water levels, nearing the warning threshold. Vaishow Nallah in Khudwani, for instance, was flowing at 1591.121m-just 3 meters below the alert level.

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Other streams in the Valley also recorded a surge in water levels due to the continued precipitation.

The MeT department has predicted brief spells of light rain and snow in some areas until Sunday morning, with weather expected to improve by the afternoon. Director MeT, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, forecasted generally dry conditions from March 17 to 25.

Authorities have issued an advisory urging travelers, tourists, and transporters to adhere to administrative and traffic guidelines. Farmers have been advised to halt agricultural activities until March 16, while residents have been warned to avoid avalanche-prone and landslide-prone areas, as mudslides and shooting stones are expected in vulnerable zones.

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