One of the heaviest spells of rain in the recent months along with snowfall in the higher reaches on Friday brought back wintry cold to the Kashmir valley and inundated roads in the summer capital.
The rainfall began late Thursday night and continued throughout the day on Friday. The intensity of rainfall increased significantly in the afternoon hours and forced residents to rush to their homes.
The region’s higher reaches, including Gulmarg in north Kashmir and Sonamarg in central Kashmir, also received light snowfall.
The downpour is one of the heaviest in recent months, which had recorded largely deficient precipitation and forced the state government to prepare a drought-action plan.
The precipitation this month, however, has partially stabilised the situation and swelled the Jhelum’s water level. The river, which had been flowing below zero-mark for several months, registered an increase this month as the region received recurring spells of rain.
The state Meteorological Department said light to moderate rain and thundershowers with isolated heavy falls were expected at most places in Kashmir on Saturday.
Expect showers today too
The state Meteorological Department said light to moderate rain and thundershowers with isolated heavy falls were expected at most places in Kashmir on Saturday.
April is one of the rainiest months in Kashmir with an average of 6.5 rainy days and 85.4 mm rainfall in Srinagar
