After days of hot and dry weather, Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness a spell of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds from Thursday, with the Meteorological Department warning that isolated intense showers could trigger flash floods and mudslides in vulnerable areas.
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar, said light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds is expected at many places across the Union Territory on June 11 and 12.
Wind speeds may reach 40-50 kmph and gust up to 60 kmph during the period, the department said, adding that isolated areas could also witness hailstorms.
“Partly to generally cloudy weather with one or two spells of light to moderate rain, brief intense showers, thunder and lightning is likely at many places during June 11-12,” an official said.
The weather office has advised residents, farmers and travellers to remain cautious, particularly in areas prone to landslides and flash floods.
According to the forecast, weather conditions are expected to remain partly to generally cloudy from June 13 to 17, with scattered spells of light rain, brief showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds at several places.
The advisory warned that brief but intense showers at isolated locations in both Kashmir and Jammu divisions may lead to flash floods, mudslides and localized waterlogging between June 11 and June 14.
The forecast comes amid continued above-normal temperatures across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
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