Jammu and Kashmir: First snowfall of the season predicted over the weekend, IMD issues alert for rainfall in low-lying areas

The India Meteorological Department has predicted snow fall a higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir from October 5 to 7. It also said that light to moderate rainfall will hit the region from Saturday due to an active western disturbance.

"An active western disturbance most likely to affect Jammu & Kashmir and adjoining areas from 04th October, 2025. Under the influence of this system, widespread light to moderate rain/ snow (at higher reaches) are expected in J&K from 05th October to 07th October, 2025 with peak activity during 05 night to 07th Morning," the weather department said in a statement.

Heavy snowfall is likely to take place in the higher reaches, like Anantnag-Pahalgam, Kulgam, Sinthan Pass, Shupiyan, Pir Ki Gali, Sonamarg-Zojila, Bandipora-Razdan Pass, Gulmarg and Kupwara-Sadhna Pass. Further, light snow is predicted over middle reaches.

Moderate to heavy rain is likely over the plains of Kashmir and isolated heavy to very heavy rain over Jammu division, the IMD said.

The weather department added that adverse weather activities may lead to disruption of transport including Jammu- Srinagar & Srinagar-Leh National Highway and other major roads of middle & higher reaches of J&K. It also warned of landslides, mudslides & shooting stone over vulnerable areas.

Further, it advised farmers to suspend all farm operations from October 5 to 7.

IMD also warned of rise in water level in rivers, local streams & nallas, which could result in water logging in low lying areas.