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Rain, Snow and Sharp Temperature Drop Expected Across Jammu & Kashmir
✍️ Kashmir Observer
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 08:01 AM
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The Jammu & Kashmir Meteorological Department has issued a warning of widespread rain, snowfall in higher regions and a significant fall in temperatures over the next few days.
The Jammu & Kashmir Meteorological Department announced that a low‑pressure system moving into the Himalayas will bring intermittent rain across the valley and snowfall in the higher reaches of the Pir Panjal and Zanskar ranges. Forecasts show precipitation beginning late tonight and continuing through the weekend, with accumulations of up to 20 mm in the plains and 5‑10 cm of snow above 2,500 metres.
Temperatures are expected to plunge sharply, with daytime highs in the valley dropping to around 5 °C and night‑time lows slipping to near freezing. In the mountainous districts, daytime readings could fall below 0 °C, raising the risk of frost and icy road conditions.
Authorities have advised commuters to exercise caution on mountain passes and to avoid non‑essential travel where possible. Power utilities are on alert to address potential outages caused by heavy snowfall, and schools in the most vulnerable areas may remain closed if conditions worsen.
The department urged residents to keep emergency kits ready, stay updated through official channels, and heed any further advisories issued by local administration.
Temperatures are expected to plunge sharply, with daytime highs in the valley dropping to around 5 °C and night‑time lows slipping to near freezing. In the mountainous districts, daytime readings could fall below 0 °C, raising the risk of frost and icy road conditions.
Authorities have advised commuters to exercise caution on mountain passes and to avoid non‑essential travel where possible. Power utilities are on alert to address potential outages caused by heavy snowfall, and schools in the most vulnerable areas may remain closed if conditions worsen.
The department urged residents to keep emergency kits ready, stay updated through official channels, and heed any further advisories issued by local administration.