SRINAGAR: Weatherman today forecast widespread light to moderate snowfall and rains in plains of Jammu and Kashmir. A meteorological department official said that due to “due to snow and freezing temperatures” there is possibility of temporary disruption of traffic over passes like Zojila, Sinthan Top, Razdan Top, Mugal Road.
“A Western Disturbance is most likely to affect J&K during 5-7th December. Widespread light to moderate snowfall and rain in plains is expected during the period,” the official said, “Some places on higher reaches (above 2000m) may receive heavy snow( 1-2feet) whereas plains likely to receive 2-3 inches of snow.”
As of today, there’s “no forecast” of heavy snow and rain in plains. Regarding probable impacts, he said, “There is possibility of disruption of traffic over passes like Zojila, Sinthan Top, Razdan Top, Mughal Road due to snow and freezing temperatures.
