Mercury witnesses further improvement ahead of rain-snow from March 2

SRINAGAR: As all the three Chilias, harshest period of winter ended today, mercury witnessed further improvement in the Kashmir valley, where wet weather is predicted from March 2, a day after educational institutions reopen after winter vacations tomorrow.

However, chilling weather conditions prevailed in Leh and Kargil in Ladakh region though there was further improvement in the temperature.

Dry weather and 8 degree to 10 degree above normal maximum temperature due to sunny days, has resulted in early farming season in the valley.

This is after more than six decades such a weather has been experiencing in the valley. However, this was a cause of concern for farmers as any fresh snowfall could damage the crops.

Surprisingly  the power woes continued in the Kashmir valley despite increase in the generation following increase in the water level in the rivers due to melting of snow on upper reaches.

Even metered areas are facing more than six hours power cut during the day despite assurance by the Power Development Department (PDP) to go for only three hour power cut during the day.

Areas without meters, particularly in the far flung and remote areas are facing worst power cuts, forcing locals to agitate almost daily.

After recording yet another above normal temperature during the night, people woke up to sunny morning though sun was playing hide and seek as the day progressed in the valley.

A Met department spokesman said here this afternoon that the weather will remain dry during the next 24 hours which however, would be followed by isolated rain or snow during the next 5 days from March 2 in Kashmir and Jammu while the weather will remain dry in Ladakh region.(Agencies)

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