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Dry spell in J&K till 24 October, rain from 25th: MeT
The Meteorological Department has forecast largely dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir from 17 October to 24 October. Brief spells of rain may occur at isolated places on 16 October. The dry spell gives farmers a window to resume harvesting and other agricultural activities.
From 25 October to 27 October, conditions are expected to change, with cloudy skies, light rain at scattered places and light snowfall over higher reaches. Thunderstorms and gusty winds may accompany the precipitation. The forecast was shared by the department with the news agency GNS on 16 October.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The forecast gives farmers a clear 8-day window to complete harvesting before rain and snow return on 25 October. While dry weather benefits outdoor work, the brevity of the rain window means any disruption could push harvests into wetter conditions. The advisory implicitly warns that precipitation from 25 October will bring thunderstorms and gusty winds, posing risks to standing crops. With no further updates promised, growers must rely on this single outlook to plan the next fortnight.
Source: kashmirlife.net
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