Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather update and advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, warning of heavy rainfall and possible flash floods in several districts over the coming days.
According to the forecast as per KINS, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected at most places on August 18–19, with intense showers and heavy rainfall likely in Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba, and Kathua districts. Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, and parts of Kashmir Division may also witness moderate to heavy showers accompanied by gusty winds.
From August 20–22, the weather will turn generally hot and humid, with only brief thunderstorms at a few places. However, isolated heavy rainfall is likely in Jammu, Kathua, and Samba districts during the night of August 22.
Between August 23–25, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected across many parts of J&K, with heavy rainfall at some places in both Jammu and Kashmir Divisions.
The MeT has cautioned about the possibility of cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas during August 18–19 and August 23–25.
People have been urged to stay away from rivers, streams, and water bodies.”Avoid vulnerable kachha houses and loose structures. Exercise extreme caution while traveling in hilly terrain. Plan journeys carefully, especially tourists, trekkers, and transporters. Authorities have been advised to remain alert and ensure necessary preparedness in view of the weather conditions”. (KINS)
