Kashmir, Himachal, Punjab Rain and Snow: IMD Forecast, 11-14 Nov
Travellers to the hills and farmers in Punjab and Haryana should expect a wet spell and a sharp drop in temperature through 14 November.
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A western disturbance will bring rain and snow to Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand from Wednesday 11 November, and Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh are likely to get rain between 11 and 13 November, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts reported by Dynamite News and India.com. Heavy rain or snow is possible in Jammu and Kashmir on 12 November, with thunderstorms and winds of 40-50 km/h, gusting to 60 km/h.
Heavy Snow Possible in Kashmir on 12 November
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are forecast to see rain or snow on 10, 11 and 14 November, with the heaviest spell expected on 12 November. Himachal Pradesh is forecast to get rain from 11 to 14 November, with thunderstorms on 12 and 13 November. Travellers on hill roads should check road status with local police before leaving, because snow and thunderstorms can close passes at short notice.
News24 reported gusts of 50-60 km/h for districts such as Mandi, Kullu and Kangra, and a minimum of minus 3°C in Manali. IMD’s own bulletin should be checked for district figures.
Also read J&K, Himachal Rain From 10 November as Western Disturbance Arrives
Wet Days Ahead for Punjab and Haryana
Dynamite News reported that Haryana, Chandigarh and Punjab can expect rain from 11 to 13 November, and Punjab again on 12 to 14 November. India.com reported that temperatures will fall significantly in the hills under the same system. Uttarakhand is forecast to get rain on 10 November and again on 13 and 14 November.
Farmers with harvested paddy or cut vegetables in the open will need cover, since rain and thunderstorms are likely on consecutive days.
What IMD Expects After 14 November
The disturbance is forecast to keep affecting the region until 14 November. IPB’s earlier report on the first spell from 10 November and the forecast for Delhi, Punjab and Haryana have more detail, and all alerts are on the Weather Updates page.
Source: IMD subdivision-wise warnings. Also based on reporting by Dynamite News, India.com and News24.
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