Srinagar- The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast a week-long spell of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir, while warning of flash floods and mudslides in vulnerable areas due to brief intense showers.
Even as temperatures remained above normal across much of the Union Territory, the weather department advised people to remain cautious amid the likelihood of lightning, hailstorms, strong winds and intermittent rainfall through June 19.
According to the forecast issued on Friday, weather conditions are expected to remain partly to generally cloudy with one or two spells of light to moderate rain and brief intense showers at many places.
Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, with gusts reaching up to 60 kmph at isolated locations, are also likely.
The department said similar weather conditions are expected to continue from June 13 to June 17, with scattered places likely to receive light rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds. The wet spell is expected to persist on June 18 and 19 as well.
The Meteorological Centre warned that brief but intense showers at isolated locations in both Kashmir and Jammu divisions could trigger flash floods and mudslides, particularly in vulnerable areas.
People have been advised to stay away from loose structures, electric poles, overhead wires and old trees during periods of adverse weather. The department also recommended suspension of boating and Shikara operations whenever weather conditions deteriorate.
Despite intermittent rainfall in recent days, temperatures remained above seasonal averages in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu recorded the highest maximum temperature in the Union Territory at 41.8 degrees Celsius, which was three degrees above normal. Srinagar registered a maximum temperature of 31.5 degrees Celsius, 3.5 degrees above the seasonal average.
Among other stations in Kashmir, Qazigund recorded 30.2 degrees Celsius, Kupwara 30.2 degrees Celsius, Kokernag 29 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam 25.9 degrees Celsius and Gulmarg 21.6 degrees Celsius.
In Jammu division, Kathua recorded 41.6 degrees Celsius, Katra 38.3 degrees Celsius, Batote 31.3 degrees Celsius, Banihal 29.2 degrees Celsius and Bhaderwah 27.2 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall during the previous 24 hours was reported from several places, including Bhaderwah, Batote, Doda, Jammu, Kishtwar and Sonamarg.
The minimum temperature settled at 13.6 degrees Celsius in Srinagar and 24.1 degrees Celsius in Jammu, both below their respective seasonal normals.
The weather department has urged residents and travellers to monitor forecasts and advisories, particularly in areas prone to landslides, flash floods and other weather-related hazards.
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