SRINAGAR: The weatherman has predicted a dry spell from Sunday and said that there is a possibility of a heat wave at a few places across Jammu and Kashmir for the next few days.
Director of the Meteorological Department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, said that the weather is expected to remain generally dry from tomorrow up to May 1.
He added that there is a possibility of light rain and thundershowers at isolated places on May 2 and May 3.
The MeT has, however, said that generally hot and dry weather is expected over the Jammu division, with heat wave conditions at isolated places for the next few days.
The MeT has advised people to stay hydrated, drink plenty of water and fluids, stay indoors, and avoid working in the open during peak hours (12 noon to 3 pm).
Moreover, an independent weather forecaster, Aadil Maqbool, has stated that generally dry or sunny weather is expected at most places in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 5–6 days.
He added that between April 28 and May 1, a heat wave-like condition is predicted at some parts of Jammu and Kashmir. “No rain or any local activity is expected until May 1,” he said.
A significant rise in day temperatures is expected from tomorrow, he said, adding that farmers are advised to resume farming or spraying operations from tomorrow onwards. (KNO)
