SRINAGAR: The Indian metrological department (IMD) has issues a weather warning for the state of Jammu and Kashmir ahead of heavy snowfall prediction on 19 January onwards. The warning has been issue through the Divisional Commissioners of Jammu and Kashmir divisions respectively. The IMD has predicted heavy snowfall from 19 January to 25 January 2019 in Kashmir region and rainfall particularly in Jammu region.
"Under the influence of Western disturbance system, moderate to heavy snow/rain (in plains of Jammu region) is expected at widespread places of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh region," reads the warning dated 17 January, according to Valley Media Service. The MeT has predicted heavy snowfall particularly between 20-23 January. As per MeT department, snowfall will lead to disruption of land and air traffic in the state. Farmers have also been advised to take necessary measures to avoid loses.