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Kashmir’s higher reaches receive season’s first snowfall

  • Irfan Yattoo By Irfan Yattoo
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  • 03 Oct 2025

Srinagar, Oct 03: The higher reaches of Kashmir received the season’s first snowfall on Friday, with the meteorological department forecasting more precipitation in the coming days.
According to officials, Affarwat peak in the ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district and Sinthan Top in south Kashmir’s Anantnag were among the areas where snow was recorded. Several places in the plains, including Srinagar and its adjoining areas, experienced light rainfall. The Meteorological Department (MeT) said an active western disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir from October 5. “Under the influence of this system, widespread light to moderate rain and snow over higher reaches are expected in J&K from October 5 to 7, with peak activity during the night of October 5 till the morning of October 7,” it said in its advisory. The advisory predicted moderate to heavy snowfall over the higher reaches of Anantnag-Pahalgam, Kulgam, Sinthan Pass, Shopian, Pir Ki Gali, Sonamarg-Zojila, Bandipora-Razdan Pass, Gulmarg, and Kupwara-Sadhna Pass. It also forecast light snowfall over the middle reaches and moderate to heavy rain in the plains of the Valley. Director MeT, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad told Rising Kashmir, said the weather will remain largely dry until the afternoon of October 4, followed by light to moderate rain with thunder and gusty winds later in the evening. “Between October 5 and 7, most areas of Jammu and Kashmir are likely to experience intermittent light to moderate rain and thundershowers. Light to moderate snowfall is expected over higher reaches during this period,” he said. According to Dr. Mukhtar, October 6 may witness heavy to very heavy rainfall at scattered places in the Jammu division, while moderate to heavy rain is likely at isolated places in Kashmir. “The wet spell is expected to continue on October 7, with rain reported at several locations across the region. Light rain may persist briefly on October 8, but the weather is likely to remain generally dry from October 9 to 14,” he said. The MeT department has issued an advisory for farmers, asking them to suspend harvesting and other field operations between October 5 and 7 to prevent crop damage. It has also urged residents in hilly and vulnerable areas to remain cautious due to the increased risk of landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones triggered by heavy rainfall. Road connectivity across mountainous terrain could be affected, and motorists have been advised to exercise caution. Officials said the wet spell is expected to cause a significant drop in day temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir. Residents, particularly in higher altitudes, have been advised to prepare for cooler conditions as fresh snowfall may intensify the seasonal chill. Meanwhile, authorities have asked citizens to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain, secure loose structures, and remain updated with weather advisories. Disaster management teams have been directed to stay alert for any emergencies. “Traffic is being regulated along a 250–300 metre patch. On Friday, one-way traffic for light motor vehicles was allowed from Srinagar to Jammu through the Navyug Tunnel between 7 am and 10 am. LMVs from Jammu towards Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban moved from Nagrota during the same hours,” a traffic police spokesman said. The Mughal Road remained open for LMVs in both directions, while heavy motor vehicles were allowed from Jakheni in Udhampur towards Srinagar in coordination with traffic units.

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