MeT Predicts Dry Spell Until Month-End, With Short Rain Phases on Apr 24–25 & 29–30
MeT forecasts brief showers, rising temperatures, and advises farmers to continue operations till April 23
Srinagar, Apr 22: The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has projected largely stable weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir for the remainder of April, with only intermittent rainfall expected on a few specific dates.
According to Director MeT Centre Srinagar, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, there are no indications of any significant weather disturbances in the coming days. However, short duration rain spells accompanied by thundershowers may occur around April 24–25 and again on April 29–30.
For April 22 and 23, weather across most parts of the Union Territory is expected to remain generally dry. Nonetheless, isolated areas could experience light rain during the late afternoon hours, bringing minor and short lived changes in otherwise clear conditions.
Moving ahead, April 24 and 25 are likely to see an increase in cloud cover, with partly to generally cloudy skies prevailing across several districts. During this period, scattered to many locations may receive brief spells of light rain or thundershowers. Gusty winds are also expected at a few places, particularly during the late afternoon and evening, which may momentarily affect visibility and outdoor activities.
On April 26, the weather is forecast to return to mostly dry conditions, although isolated pockets could still receive brief light showers in the afternoon. The dry spell is expected to continue through April 27 and 28, offering stable conditions across the region.
Towards the end of the month and early May, from April 29 to May 2, the MeT has indicated a slight shift in conditions. Skies are likely to turn generally cloudy, with a possibility of brief rain or thundershower activity at a few locations, mainly during late afternoon hours. However, these weather events are expected to remain mild and short in duration.
In its advisory, the Meteorological Department has urged farmers to make the most of the prevailing dry conditions and continue agricultural operations until April 23. The department also noted a gradual rise in daytime temperatures, predicting an increase of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius across many areas during this period.
Overall, the weather outlook suggests a stable end to April for Jammu and Kashmir, punctuated only by occasional light rainfall and brief atmospheric disturbances, without any major disruptions anticipated.
