Srinagar, March 24 -- Urges Farmers To Postpone Spraying Orchards

Srinagar- Weather department here on Friday forecast widespread rains and thunderstorm with snowfall over higher reaches at most places of Jammu and Kashmir till weekend.

Quoting a meteorological department official, news agency GNS reported that there was possibility of hailstorm in plains during the time-March 24-25.

"Thunderstorm may be accompanied by strong gusty winds. Rain likely to commence from (March 24) afternoon onwards," he said.

The weather department also urged farmers to "postpone" spraying of orchards while commuters intending to travel on highway and other hilly areas have been asked to confirm road status from concerned traffic police before starting t...