Western Disturbance to Hit North India The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Jammu & Kashmir from October 5 to 7, warning of heavy snowfall, rain, and strong winds due to a powerful Western Disturbance.
Affected Areas: Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Zojila Pass, Sinthan Top, Peer Ki Gali, Razdan Pass, Pahalgam, Jammu plains
🌡️ Weather Forecast Highlights:
- Heavy snowfall in high-altitude regions
- Moderate to heavy rain in valleys and plains
- Wind gusts up to 70 km/h
- Temperature drop of 8–10°C expected
🚫 Vaishno Devi Yatra Suspended Due to safety concerns, the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage is suspended from October 5–7. Authorities cite risk of landslides, cloudbursts, and flooding.
🚧 Travel Advisory:
- Avoid non-essential travel in hilly terrain
- Jammu–Srinagar and Srinagar–Leh highways may face landslides and waterlogging
- Tourists advised to check local updates before planning trips
📢 Public Safety Alert: Residents urged to stay indoors and secure property. Farmers advised to pause fieldwork. Emergency services on standby.
🧳 Tourism Outlook: First snowfall of the season may boost winter tourism in Gulmarg and Sonamarg post-al
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