Predicting that weather patterns will change in the coming days, the Meteorological Department has stated that daytime temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir remained significantly above normal on Friday. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that on Friday, the maximum temperatures in many parts of the Kashmir division remained 10–12 degrees Celsius above normal, while several areas of the Jammu division recorded temperatures about 10–12 degrees above the seasonal average. Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 24.5°C, which was 11.5 degrees above normal. Pahalgam recorded a high of 22.7°C and Kupwara 23.8°C, both significantly above the seasonal average. In Gulmarg, the daytime temperature settled at 16.6°C, which was about 13.1 degrees above normal. In the Jammu division, Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 31.8°C, approximately 7.5 degrees above the normal level. Banihal registered 27.4°C, Batote 27.2°C, Katra 31.8°C and Bhaderwah 25.8°C, all remaining above the seasonal average. Meanwhile, the MeT department has forecast a change in weather conditions from today onwards. The weather department stated that generally cloudy weather is expected between today and 9, with the possibility of light rain or snowfall in higher reaches at isolated places. From March 10 to 12, the department has predicted generally cloudy conditions with light rain or snowfall over higher reaches at scattered places across the Union Territory. The weather conditions are expected to remain mostly dry again between March 13 and 15, while another spell of cloudy weather with the possibility of light rain or snowfall in higher reaches is likely between March 16 and 17. The department has also said that daytime temperatures are likely to fall by around 3 to 5 degrees Celsius at many places from tomorrow and may remain below the current levels until March 12. Meanwhile, farmers have been advised to continue farm operations as the current weather conditions are favourable for agricultural activities.
