Srinagar, Mar 6: The Meteorological Department on Friday forecast that Valley is likely to continue facing dry weather conditions for another two weeks, as no major wet spell is expected until at least till March 18

Director Meteorological Department, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, said Kashmir experienced an unprecedented dry spell throughout February, which persisted into the first week of March.
“The weather remained dry throughout February, and the dry spell is continuing in the first week of March as well,” he said.
He said that despite the prolonged dryness, both day and night temperatures are expected to remain moderate in the coming days.
Mukhtar said although there is a possibility of very light precipitation in mountainous areas after March 7, it will not be significant enough to break the prevailing dry pattern.
“In the coming days, there is a possibility of light snowfall in the mountainous areas. However, overall, no significant wet spell or rain-snow is forecast until March 18,” he added.