Srinagar, May 17 : Kashmir is likely to have a rainy week ahead.
The weather office Thursday forecast that the inclement weather was likely to persist for four more days as rains continue to add to the worries of farmers in Kashmir.
“The present wet weather is likely to continue for another three to four days with intermittent breaks. The conditions would generally remain cloudy during the period,” Sonam Lotus, director of the local meteorological office said.
“The prevailing weather is due to a system built-up in north India. Widespread rains in the valley with possibility of light snowfall in the higher reaches are expected during this period,” he added.
Thursday’s minimum temperature in Srinagar was recorded at 11.3 degrees Celsius, while it was 6.0 in Pahalgam, 5.0 in Gulmarg, 5.6 in Leh and 4.0 degrees Celsius in Kargil, according to the official.
Farmers in the valley have been intermitten rains and sporadic hailstorms, damaging their fruit and paddy crop in many parts of the valley.
