Srinagar, 09-Feb: The MeT office on Thursday forecast rain or snow in Kashmir division and rain in Jammu division during the next 24 hours. Officials in meteorological department confirmed that it has already started to rain and snow in North Kashmir including Kupwara and Gulmarg. “Widespread light to moderate snowfall/rain is expected in Jammu and Kashmir with chances of heavy snowfall over higher reaches today,” he said,The weather is expected to remain mainly dry for one week. “Cloudy weather with light rain/snow at scattered places of J&K was expected on Friday.”The weather department also urged people living in avalanche prone areas to “stay alert and away” from the vulnerable areas.“People should travel after confirming the road status especially over higher reaches and Srinagar-Jammu highway after confirming road status from concerned traffic police.”
