: The Meteorological Department has issued an extended weather advisory for Jammu & Kashmir covering the next two weeks. 26–30 September: The weather will remain generally dry across J&K, providing favorable conditions for outdoor activities, travel, and agricultural work. Farmers have been encouraged to make full use of this dry spell to harvest paddy and complete other farming operations without interruption. 1–5 October: The dry phase will continue until October 5 afternoon/evening, after which a slight change in weather patterns is anticipated. This period will also witness a gradual decline in both maximum and minimum temperatures starting from September 29, bringing cooler days and colder nights. 6–8 October (Outlook): The weather is expected to turn cloudy with intermittent light rainfall in plains and light snowfall over higher and extremely high-altitude areas. These conditions will be isolated to scattered, not widespread, but could affect mobility in hilly terrains. Advisory for Farmers: Authorities have specifically urged farmers to accelerate paddy harvesting and other crucial farm operations during the ongoing dry weather window, as unsettled weather in early October may cause disruptions.