SRINAGAR: The weather department here on Tuesday forecast intermittent light to moderate rain towards the afternoon and evening in Jammu and Kashmir.
A meteorological department official told GNS that from June 28 to July 1, the weather is expected to be partly cloudy. “Rain is likely in the evening,” he said.
He also mentioned that the water level in rivers, streams, and nallas is expected to rise.
“We request everyone to remain cautious and alert during the active phase of the monsoon in J&K,” he added.
In the last 24 hours until 0830 hours on Tuesday, the official reported rainfall figures as follows: Srinagar – 0.6mm, Qazigund – 4.2 mm, Pahalgam – 1.4 mm, Kupwara – 0.0 mm, Kokernag – 12.4 mm, Gulmarg – 0.0 mm, Jammu – 7.9 mm, Banihal – 5.4 mm, Batote – 8.8 mm, Katra – 4.8 mm, Bhaderwah – 16.6 mm, and Kathua – 25.4 mm.
Regarding the temperature, he mentioned that Srinagar recorded a low of 19.4°C, which was 2.1°C above the normal temperature for the summer capital. Qazigund recorded a low of 17.0°C, which was 1.3°C above normal. Pahalgam recorded a low of 13.0°C, which was 2.3°C above normal. Kupwara town recorded a low of 17.5°C, which was 2.1°C above normal. Kokernag recorded a low of 16.0°C, which was 0.7°C above normal. Gulmarg recorded a low of 11.5°C, which was 0.1°C above normal. Jammu recorded a low of 25.1°C, which was 1.3°C below normal for the winter capital of J&K. Banihal recorded a low of 16.3°C (0.1°C below normal), Batote 17.1°C (0.9°C below normal), Katra 22.0°C (0.5°C below normal), and Bhaderwah 17.4°C (above normal by 1.0°C). Leh in Ladakh recorded a low of 7.4°C, while Kargil recorded a low of 17.9°C, the official said. (GNS)
