MeT Predicts Heavy Rains, Flash Floods in Jammu Division

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Thursday issued a fresh weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir, cautioning residents about the possibility of flash floods, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones at vulnerable locations in the coming days.

MeT stated that, “We are expecting partly to generally cloudy conditions on July 31 with the possibility of brief spells of rain or thundershowers at scattered places, and intense showers or heavy rain at a few locations of Jammu Division.”

The advisory further noted, “From August 1-3, weather is likely to remain generally hot and humid with brief rain or thundershower activity at a few places. Between August 4-6, light to moderate rain or thundershowers at many places of J&K with the possibility of intense showers or heavy rain at some locations of Jammu Division, mainly during late night and early morning, is expected.”

Farmers have also been advised to resume agricultural operations till August 3, taking advantage of the expected dry spell. (KNC)