Heavy rains, cloudburst likely in Kashmir districts in next 40 hours: DMA

Srinagar, Aug 25: Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Disaster Management Authority forecast heavy rain and thunder in central and south Kashmir districts during next 40 hours, with possibility of cloud burst, flashfloods and landslides at few vulnerable places.

The authorities advised people to stay away from Nallas, river banks and loose structures to safeguard their lives.

“Possibility of heavy rain/thunder at many places of Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, Pulwama, Ganderbal and Budgam in next 40 hours. Possiblity of cloudburst/flashfoods/landslides at few vulnerable places. Stay away from Nallas/river banks/loose structures etc,” JKUTDMA said.

“Dial 112 in case of any emergency,” it added.