Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar, (DD) Overnight rains drenched Kashmir as 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, urging people to stay cautious.
Director MET Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad said that light to moderate rain and thundershowers were recorded across most places in the last 24 hours. Poonch received 39 mm 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, with moderate to heavy rain, intense showers, and gusty winds expected at a few locations.
For June 1 and 2, the department has forecast a brief spell of light rain or thundershower at isolated places. From June 4 to 6, the weather is expected to remain generally dry, with a possibility of brief rain or showers towards 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(DD)
