Srinagar, Feb. 25 -- The Meteorological Department (MeT) has predicted light rain in the plains and snowfall over the upper reaches of the region in the next 24 hours. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of MeT, informed Rising Kashmir that between February 26 and March 3, intermittent rain, thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds are expected in the plains, along with snowfall in higher reaches.

He added that on February 27, there is a possibility of light rain and snow at scattered to fairly widespread places from the night of the 26th to the forenoon of the 27th. "In view of heavy to very heavy snowfall in a few middle and higher reaches, travelers or tourists are advised to follow administrative and traffic police advisories," the MeT Direc...