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IMD predicts heavy rain and snowfall in Kashmir amid Bay of Bengal low‑pressure system
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🗓 11 Nov 2026, 10:09 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain and snowfall across Kashmir, while a low‑pressure area is forming over the Bay of Bengal that could affect weather elsewhere in the country.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather outlook indicating that the Kashmir valley will experience intense rainfall accompanied by snowfall in the coming days. Meteorologists attribute the dual phenomenon to an approaching western disturbance that is expected to interact with the region's cold air masses.
The forecast covers the entire Jammu and Kashmir union territory, with higher elevations such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg likely to see snow accumulations of up to 10‑15 centimetres, while lower-lying districts may receive 50‑80 millimetres of rain. The IMD has warned of possible flash floods in river basins and advises residents to stay alert.
Simultaneously, a low‑pressure area has been identified over the Bay of Bengal. Though its immediate impact will be felt along the eastern coastline, the system could intensify and move north‑westward, bringing additional cloud cover and moderate rainfall to parts of central and northern India later in the week.
Authorities have urged the public to heed weather advisories, avoid travel in vulnerable zones, and keep emergency kits ready. Local disaster management teams are on standby to respond to any flood or landslide incidents that may arise from the predicted weather conditions.
The forecast covers the entire Jammu and Kashmir union territory, with higher elevations such as Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Sonamarg likely to see snow accumulations of up to 10‑15 centimetres, while lower-lying districts may receive 50‑80 millimetres of rain. The IMD has warned of possible flash floods in river basins and advises residents to stay alert.
Simultaneously, a low‑pressure area has been identified over the Bay of Bengal. Though its immediate impact will be felt along the eastern coastline, the system could intensify and move north‑westward, bringing additional cloud cover and moderate rainfall to parts of central and northern India later in the week.
Authorities have urged the public to heed weather advisories, avoid travel in vulnerable zones, and keep emergency kits ready. Local disaster management teams are on standby to respond to any flood or landslide incidents that may arise from the predicted weather conditions.