SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience widespread rain and thundershowers over the coming days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall forecast at some places in Jammu division and intense showers possible in parts of Kashmir, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said.
The weather office said the period from August 9 to 11 is expected to see several spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers across most parts of the Union Territory, with rainfall activity likely to peak on August 11.
Heavy to very heavy rain is likely at a few places in Jammu division, while some areas of Kashmir may receive brief spells of intense rain, according to the forecast.
The Meteorological Centre said heavy to very heavy rainfall could occur at one or two places during the night of August 11. It warned that torrential rain and brief intense showers could trigger flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas and cause waterlogging in low-lying locations.
The forecast comes amid continued rainfall-related concerns in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir, with authorities advised to maintain vigilance in areas vulnerable to flooding and landslides.
From August 12 to 16, light rain and thundershowers are expected at many places, with brief intense showers possible at a few locations.
Another spell of light to moderate rain and thundershowers is likely across many areas from August 17 to 19, with brief intense heavy showers forecast at some places.
The weather department has advised authorities to remain alert and monitor vulnerable areas, particularly during periods of intense rainfall, in view of the possibility of flash floods, landslides and waterlogging.
