As Jammu and Kashmir grapples with bone-chilling winter, the lives of individuals have been disrupted within the area on account of dense fog early within the morning resulting in low visibility and inflicting issues for commuters. Following the prediction of snowfall in Kashmir and Ladakh, dense fog has been witnessed following chilly nights in virtually each space of the valley.
Within the early morning, individuals have been pressured to make use of fog lights to drive. Flight operations at Srinagar Worldwide Airport have been additionally disrupted on account of poor visibility within the valley, officers mentioned. Airport officers mentioned that the visibility was very low on account of dense fog, leading to disruption of flight operations, and all flights within the morning have been delayed.
In response to the India Meteorological Division (IMD), Kashmir’s Shopian was the coldest place at -8.5°C. Different districts like Anantnag (-7.7°C) additionally witnessed extreme chilly. Srinagar recorded -2.5°C, whereas Qazigund and Pahalgam recorded -7.3°C and -4.5°C. Budgam (-3.2°C), Baramulla (-4.8°C), Pulwama (-6.1°C), Ganderbal (-4.3°C), Kulgam (-6.8°C), and Bandipora (-2.5°C) Kokernag -5.5°C and Gulmarg -4.5°C skilled biting chilly.
In the meantime, Ladakh additionally battled intense chilly circumstances, with Drass recording -8.6°C, Kargil -6.9°C, and Leh -4.4°C. The chilly wave is predicted to lower as moist climate is feasible within the coming days. It’s pertinent to say that Jammu and Kashmir is predicted to witness one other spell of snow and rain from the night of January Four onwards.
IMD Scientist within the Kashmir Metrology division, Mukhtar Ahmad, mentioned, “Two WDs are coming to Jammu Kashmir back-to-back. The primary western disturbance began in the present day, north Kashmir hilly and plain areas could have gentle to reasonable snowfall it can stay lively until tomorrow morning. And the second western disturbance will likely be lively from 4rth evening until sixth January important impression will likely be on fifth and sixth January Kashmir could have widespread reasonable to heavy snowfall in hills and plains and in hilly space of Jammu additionally and after sixth afternoon climate will enhance.”
Snowfall Advisory Issued
In the meantime, a snowfall advisory has been issued by authorities in view of the forecasted snowfall from January Four to January 6, 2025, as per the Indian Meteorological Division (IMD). As per the advisory, individuals have been urged to observe security tips supplied by the District Catastrophe Administration Authority (DDMA) and keep away from pointless journey throughout this era to make sure their security.
The advisory additionally instructed key departments, together with the Mechanical Engineering Division (MH&ED), Public Works Division (PWD), Srinagar Municipal Company (SMC), Kashmir Energy Distribution Company Restricted (KPDCL), Jal Shakti, and Well being & Medical Schooling, to be ready for snow clearance and associated duties. Subject workers from these departments are required to remain at their respective headquarters to offer instant help when wanted.
For any emergencies or help, the general public can attain out to the District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) and different involved departments by way of the helpline numbers issued by each District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC).
