SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department Srinagar on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness moderate to heavy rain, gusty winds, and intense showers at several places during the day, and urged people to remain cautious.
Director MeT Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, said that light to moderate rain and thundershowers were recorded across most places in the last 24 hours. He said that Poonch received 39 mm of rainfall, while Baramulla recorded 22 mm. Gusty winds were reported in Samba at 72 km/h, Jammu at 65 km/h, and Kathua at 58 km/h.
Dr Mukhtar said that on May 31, intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and thunder are likely at most places. He added that light snowfall may occur over isolated higher reaches, while moderate to heavy rain, intense showers, and gusty winds are expected at a few locations.
For June 1 and 2, the department has forecast brief spells of light rain or thundershowers at isolated places. From June 4 to 6, generally dry weather is expected, with the possibility of brief rain or showers towards the late afternoon at isolated spots.
Dr Mukhtar further said that scattered rain or thundershowers are likely on June 7 and 8, particularly during afternoon hours.
The Meteorological Department has issued an advisory warning of possible moderate to heavy rain, thunder, and gusty winds at scattered locations across Jammu and Kashmir on May 31. It has also cautioned about landslides and mudslides at a few vulnerable places.
There is also a possibility of flash floods in isolated areas due to intense showers. The public has been advised to stay away from loose structures, electric poles, open cables, and old trees to avoid any mishaps.
