Srinagar, April 17 -- Triggered by an active Western Disturbance, the impending weather system is expected to bring widespread light to moderate rainfall in the plains and heavy snowfall in the upper reaches of the region. The Pir Panjal mountain range and high-altitude zones including Anantnag-Pahalgam, Kulgam, Sinthan Pass, Shopian, Pir Ki Gali, Sonamarg-Zojila, Bandipora-Razdan Pass, Gulmarg, and Kupwara-Sadhna Pass are likely to bear the brunt of the storm, with heavy precipitation expected to impact daily life.

Wind speeds may reach 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 70 kmph. The MeT Department has also warned of hailstorms and frequent lightning strikes, which could damage crops, infrastructure, and power lines. Urban and rural populatio...