Another wet spell likely in J&K, Ladakh from Monday

Srinagar, Jan 30 : Intense cold wave continued to lash the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh on Saturday as the meteorological (MET) department forecast cloudy weather from February 1 with possibly of light snowfall at isolated places in the two union territories.
Residents in the valley have been facing one of the coldest winters in recent decades.
Statistics suggest that minimum temperatures remaining several notches below the freezing point for almost 50 days is being witnessed after many years here.
“Cloudy weather from February 1 to 4, with possibly of light snowfall at isolated places of J&K and Ladakh during 31st January and 1st February.
“Light to moderate snowfall most likely at scattered places of J&K and Ladakh mainly during 2nd and 3rd February,” Sonam Lotus, director of the MET department said.
The ongoing 40-day long harsh winter cold of the ‘Chillai Kalan’ will end Sunday.