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A western disturbance is expected to bring light to moderate rains to Jammu and Kashmir from October 9, while the local Met department has forecast snowfall on the higher reaches.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow watch for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand for October 9, advising residents to be aware of the changing weather conditions.

The meteorological department Kashmir has said that snowfall is likely over the higher reaches from October 9 to 10, followed by mainly dry weather from October 11 to 13. A brief spell of rain is expected over few places from October 14.

In summary, the northwestern Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are expected to experience light to moderate rains and snowfall on October 9, followed by mainly dry weather with a brief spell of rain expected over few places from October 14.