Srinagar, Jul 25 (NVI): Rain is likely to continue across Jammu and Kashmir till late Saturday afternoon, with the weather expected to improve thereafter, while heavy showers are forecast in parts of the Jammu division during the coming week, the Meteorological Department said.
According to the MeT Department, intermittent rain is likely over most places in the Kashmir division and many areas of the Jammu division on Saturday before the current spell weakens later in the day.
On July 26 and 27, many places in the Union Territory are expected to witness one or two spells of rain and thundershowers. Brief intense showers are also likely at a few places in the Jammu division, particularly during the afternoon, evening and early morning hours, it said.
The department has forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers at most places across Jammu and Kashmir between July 28 and 31.
It said a few districts of the Jammu division could experience heavy rain and brief intense showers during late night, early morning and afternoon-evening hours during the period.
The MeT Department also warned of the possibility of flash floods, landslides and mudslides at vulnerable locations over the next five days.
People, including tourists, travellers and transporters, have been advised to follow weather advisories issued by the administration and avoid travel to landslide-prone areas during inclement weather, the department said.(NVI)
