The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a fresh spell of rain and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir from July 28, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides and mudslides in vulnerable areas over the coming days.
According to the MeT Department, scattered rain and thundershowers are likely at many places on July 27 during the late afternoon and evening, with weather conditions expected to improve thereafter.
From July 28 to July 31, the Kashmir division is expected to witness intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at most places, with brief but intense showers likely in a few districts, mainly during the early morning and late afternoon or evening hours.
In the Jammu division, light to moderate rainfall is also expected at most places during the period.
However, a few districts may experience heavy to torrential rain accompanied by intense showers.
The department said Udhampur and adjoining areas are likely to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, particularly during the night, morning and evening hours, with the peak weather activity expected on July 30 and 31.
The forecast further indicates that August 1 and 2 are likely to witness one or two spells of rain and thundershowers across many parts of the Union Territory.
From August 3 to 4, rain and thundershowers are expected to continue, with a possibility of heavy rainfall, brief intense showers and torrential rain over a few districts of the Jammu division.
The MeT Department has cautioned that torrential rain and intense showers between July 28 and 31 could trigger flash floods, landslides and mudslides in vulnerable areas, especially in hilly regions.
The department has advised residents, tourists, travellers and transporters to remain alert, follow weather advisories issued by the administration and avoid flood- and landslide-prone areas during the forecast period.(KINS)
