Srinagar, July 6: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally cloudy weather across Jammu and Kashmir from July 6 to July 8, with one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers expected at many places.
According to the weather department, Jammu division is likely to witness heavy rain, brief intense showers and thunderstorms at a few places, mainly during late afternoon, evening and late night to early morning hours.
The department said many districts of Kashmir division are also expected to receive light to moderate rain at many places, with brief intense showers likely at a few locations, particularly during the afternoon and early morning hours.
From July 9 to July 12, weather is expected to remain generally hot and humid, accompanied by one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places, while brief intense heavy showers and thunderstorms may occur at a few locations.
Issuing an advisory, the MET Centre warned that heavy rainfall and intense showers between July 6 and July 8 could trigger localised flash floods, landslides and mudslides at vulnerable places in the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal Range, especially during the afternoon and early morning hours.
The department has advised residents and travellers to stay away from nallas, streams and areas prone to landslides and mudslides during the period of adverse weather.
