Srinagar, Oct 23: Dry weather is likely to prevail across Kashmir till the end of October, with brief spells of rain expected in parts of north, central and south Kashmir over the next two days, Meteorological Department Director Mukhtar Ahmad said on Friday.
Ahmad said a brief spell of rain was possible on Friday in some districts, particularly in north and central Kashmir and parts of south Kashmir. Similar conditions may occur around the afternoon on Saturday in some higher reaches of the Valley.“There is no significant activity,” Ahmad said, adding that the weather was expected to remain “generally dry” for the remainder of October.He said temperatures had also started declining, particularly the minimum temperatures, indicating a gradual increase in the chill during mornings and evenings
Temperatures are likely to fall further gradually in the coming days,” he said, adding that daytime temperatures were currently one to two degrees above normal and were likely to follow a similar trend.However, Ahmad said there was no immediate prospect of a sharp drop in temperatures, with winter setting in gradually.“There are no chances of an immediate spell of cold. Temperatures will fall gradually, little by little,” he said.Advising farmers, the MeT director said harvesting activities could continue under the prevailing weather conditions.
