SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers over the coming days, with brief intense and heavy showers expected at a few places, particularly between August 16 and 19.
Director of the Meteorological Department, Mukhtar Ahmad, said Poonch recorded 53 mm, Pulwama 57.5 mm, Awantipora 47.8 mm and Rajouri 44 mm of rainfall during the past 24 hours.
For August 12, Ahmad said light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected at many places, with brief intense and heavy showers possible in a few districts from afternoon to evening.
From August 13 to 15, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at many places, with brief intense showers possible at a few locations during the early morning, morning and late afternoon to evening hours.
Between August 16 and 19, the region may experience a few spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places. Heavy rain and brief intense heavy showers are likely in a few districts during the early morning and afternoon hours.
From August 20 to 22, light rain and thundershowers are likely at scattered places.
In its advisory, the Meteorological Department said heavy rain and brief intense heavy showers are possible in a few districts of the Jammu division, while brief intense showers may occur in one or two districts of the Kashmir division between August 16 and 19.
The department cautioned that torrential rain and brief intense heavy showers could trigger flash floods, landslides and mudslides, particularly in vulnerable areas.
Ahmad advised people, especially those living in vulnerable and hilly areas, to remain cautious and follow official advisories during periods of intense rainfall. (JKNS)
