Says fresh spell may damage orchards, advises farmers to postpone spraying

Owais Gul

Srinagar: The weatherman on Saturday said that a fresh Western Disturbance is approaching over north India and predicted light to moderate rain, snowfall over higher reaches in Jammu & Kashmir from Sunday (April 16) to April 20.

The weatherman also said that there is a possibility of damage to orchards and abrupt fall in day temperature.

Director Meteorological department (MeT), Sonum Lotus told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a fresh spell of intermittent light to moderate rain and snowfall is expected over higher reaches in J&K during April 16-20.

He said that the main activity will be during April 17-18.

During this wet spell, thunderstorms with strong gusty wind reaching (20-30KMPH) and hailstorm are also possible at some places of Jammu & Kashmir, he said, adding that the wet spell is due to approaching of a fresh Western Disturbance over North India.

In wake of the fresh wet spell, there is a possibility of temporary disruption of surface transportation especially over hilly and snowbound areas.

He further said that waterlogging in low lying areas and damage to orchards is also possible. Besides, there would be an abrupt fall in day temperature by 7-8 degree Celsius.

He advised people that prior to embark on long journeys, confirm road status from concerned traffic department

“Stay informed about the weather, as it is dynamic. Farmers are advised to postpone spraying of orchards, maintaining proper drainage of fields during wet weather,” he said.

Lotus further appealed tourists and general public to keep warm clothes ready as cold weather may affect your health—(KNO)

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