Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness a fresh 10-day wet spell, with the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecasting widespread rainfall and warning of heavy to very heavy showers, flash floods, landslides and waterlogging between August 9 and 11.
A MeT official said that as per the forecast, August 8 will witness one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places. Brief intense showers are also expected at a few places.Politics
The MeT predicted few spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at most places between August 9 and 11.
It specifically warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in a few districts of Jammu division and brief intense heavy showers are likely at a few districts in Kashmir division.
From August 12 to 17, the weather department said there is a possibility of light rain and thundershower at many places, with brief intense showers at a few places.
The department has issued an advisory for August 9 to 11, citing the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain and brief intense heavy showers at a few districts.
Torrential rain and brief intense heavy showers may generate flashfloods and landslides at vulnerable places and cause water logging in low lying areas,” the MeT said.
People have been advised to stay away from nallahs, landslide-prone areas and other vulnerable spots, while authorities have been asked to remain alert.
According to the MeT Department, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 28.5 degrees Celsius, 1.4 degrees below normal, while Pahalgam settled at 23.5 degrees Celsius, 2.2 degrees below the seasonal average. Kupwara recorded 28.3 degrees Celsius, 2.4 degrees below normal, and Gulmarg registered a maximum of 20.2 degrees Celsius.
