A meteorological department official here told sources, Srinagar and Jammu cities received traces of rainfall while Qazigund and Gulmarg had 0.4mm and 0.2mm of it respectively till 0830 hours this morning.
The weather department here has predicted “widespread light to moderate rain and thunders” on April 18 and 19.
“On April 18-19, generally cloudy weather with light to moderate rain and light snow over higher reaches is expected at most places with thunder/lightning during April 18 evening to April 19 late evening/night,” the official said.
He said on weekend, light rain is expected at scattered places while from April 21-25, generally dry weather is expected but at the same time afternoon thundershower activity at isolated places can’t be ruled out.
Generally cloudy weather with light rain coupled with thunder has been forecast at many places from April 26 to 27.
Regarding temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a minimum of 12.5°C against 9.4°C on the previous night and it was 4.6°C above normal for the summer capital of JK for this time of the year.
