Srinagar, July 3 (NVI): The Meteorological Department has forecast intermittent spells of rain and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir till July 5, with heavy rainfall at isolated places likely to trigger flash floods, landslides and mudslides in vulnerable areas, officials said on Friday.
Director of the Meteorological Centre, Srinagar, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, said significant rainfall was recorded in parts of the Jammu region, with Udhampur receiving 85 mm of rain, followed by Kathua (41.5 mm) and Rajpura (27 mm). Other stations recorded light to moderate rainfall.
He said that from July 3 to July 5, many places across the Union Territory are likely to witness one or two spells of light to moderate rain or thundershowers, mainly during the late afternoon, evening, and late-night or early-morning hours. A few places may experience heavy rainfall, brief intense showers and thunderstorms.
From July 6 to July 9, the weather is expected to remain generally hot and humid, with intermittent light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places. Isolated areas may also witness brief intense showers accompanied by thunder, Ahmad said.
The MeT Department has advised people to remain cautious as heavy rainfall or intense showers could trigger localized flash floods, landslides and mudslides in vulnerable areas.
People have been urged to stay away from nallas, streams and landslide-prone areas and to follow official advisories during the forecast period, the officials said.(NVI)
