A fresh western disturbance may bring light rain and snowfall to northern hill states, while Delhi-NCR is expected to remain dry until November 8. Severe pollution persists across the capital, while Cyclone Murasu's remnants may trigger rainfall across southern India
The IMD reported on Saturday that India's southwest monsoon will progress slowly due to an active El Niño, forecasting cumulative rainfall at 98% of the average. Meanwhile, a western disturbance brought down temperatures across North India by 8°C
Fresh snowfall in Kashmir’s higher reaches, including Gulmarg and Pahalgam, has closed the Srinagar-Leh highway and Bandipora-Gurez road, while rains lashed the valley plains. Meteorological officials forecast intermittent snow/rain and gusty winds through early April, advising farmers to halt operations
Gulmarg recorded minus 5.5°C as the MeT Department forecast moderate to heavy rain and snowfall from January 22 due to two Western Disturbances, warning of transport disruption, landslides, strong winds and advising caution to travellers and residents
