MeT Forecasts Widespread Intermittent Rains In J&K

   

SRINAGAR: Weatherman on Thursday forecast widespread but intermittent rain and thunderstorm accompanied by strong gusty wind at most places of Jammu and Kashmir till June 22.

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“There’s moisture supply from the Arabian Sea, Western Disturbance and not Monsoon.  We expect intermittent rain and not continuous rain,” news agency GNS quoted a meteorological department official as having said.

He said that the weather system may generate flash floods, especially in sloppy areas.

“Avoid venturing outside during lighting as it may be life-threatening, sometimes,” he said and also urged orchardists to avoid spraying orchards till June 22.

Meanwhile, he said Srinagar recorded a low of 18.6°C against 16.1°C on the previous night. The temperature, he said, was 3.8°C above normal during this time of the year for the summer capital.

Qazigund recorded a low of 14.8°C against 13.4°C on the previous night. The temperature was 14.8°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.

Pahalgam recorded a minimum of 11.9°C against 8.6°C on the previous night. The temperature was 3.4°C above normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir during this time of the season, he said.

Kokernag recorded a low of 15.7°C against 14.9°C on the previous night. It was 2.6°C above normal for the place in south Kashmir during this time of the season, the official said.

Gulmarg recorded a low of 12.0°C against 10.0°C on the previous night, the official said. While 9.3°C is normal for the world famous skiing resort during this time of the season, the official said that the temperature was 2.7°C above normal for the famous place in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Kupwara town in north Kashmir recorded a low of 13.1°C against 12.6°C on the previous night. The temperature was 0.1°C below normal for the district, the official said.

Jammu which had 3.1 mm of rainfall overnight recorded a low of 24.5°C against 29.7°C on the previous night, the official said.

The temperature was 1.0°C ‘below’ normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said. Banihal recorded a low of 14.8°C, Batote recorded a low of 18.5°C, Katra 22.8°C while Bhadarwah had a minimum of 15.0°C, the official said.

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