● Under the influence of approaching WD and lower level easterlies, fresh spell of intermittent Light to moderate rain with thunderstorm & lightning most likely over J&K at widespread places from night of 16th October and will likely to continue till 17th evening.

Moderate rainfall activity most likely over Pirpanjal range of Jammu division (Baderwah- Banihal axis) during above period.

● Possibility of Light snow most likely over higher reaches of Gulmarg, Kupwara, Bandipora, Pahlgam and Sonamarg (Zojila pass), Higher reaches of Drass & Zanskar and Leh-Manali Highway.

●Probable Impacts:

1. Landslides and Shooting stones over vulnerable areas of Srinagar-Jammu,  Srinagar-Leh National Highway and other hilly roads.

2. Dip in day temp.

3. Postpone harvesting of Agri/Horticultural crops.