Synopsis
Kashmir’s higher reaches, such as Gulmarg, were blanketed in snow, while the plains were drenched in heavy rain, forcing the cancellation of a significant cricket match. Following the initial disturbances, a generally dry spell is anticipated over the next ten days, with occasional light showers in certain areas.
Such reports will surely entice those eager to see the snow fall. The latest reports suggest on Sunday, a light dusting of snow fell on Kashmir’s higher altitudes, while it rained heavily in the plains, specifically at Gulmarg, the world-famous ski resort.
This snowfall indicates that the region is to face a colder period. The Gulmarg ski resort in the Baramulla district received two to three inches of snow in its Phase II area. Moderate snowfall was also reported at Razdan Pass in Gurez near the Line of Control.
The rainfall in the valley’s plains led to disturbances in daily life as well as caused a postponement of the match at Legends League Cricket 2024 scheduled for Saturday night. It was for the first time in nearly three decades when Kashmir would witness an international cricket event.
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The area should be dry for the next ten days despite the initial rain. Most of the showers will be light in nature and should occur during the late afternoon or evening of October 5. The general weather forecast seems to be good.
On the local front, weathermen would forecastly predict mostly dry conditions for the period of October 7 and 8 with slight chances of light showers in some places. From October 9 through October 10, there’s a 50% chance of brief rain showers in some areas but, overall and largely, dry. From October 11 through October 14, the forecast indicates no major disturbances over the dry condition.
The change in the weather has brought an appreciable fall in the temperatures both at the high places and in the plains. Srinagar witnessed a night temperature of 8°C, while it plummeted to sub-zero degrees at Gulmarg. This is likely to continue-a progressively colder
day as winter sets in.
The development of the first snowfall in the upper peaks, especially in places as tourism hotspots as Gulmarg, develops the area’s breathtaking beauty further and attracts tourists.
So far, no weather warnings have been issued for the state till October 10, ensuring that the region shall likely face relatively stable conditions in the coming days with occasional spells of light showers in some areas only.
