Srinagar, June 22: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally unstable weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with chances of rain, thunderstorms, hailstorm and gusty winds at several places.
According to the forecast, June 22 is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy, with one or two spells of light rain, brief intense showers, thunder, hailstorm, lightning and gusty winds likely at many places.
From June 23 to 26, weather is expected to remain generally dry, although brief spells of light rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds at isolated places cannot be ruled out.
The weather department said that from June 27 to 29, the region may witness partly to generally cloudy conditions with light rain, brief intense showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds at scattered locations.
A fresh spell of rain and thundershowers is likely from June 30 to July 1, with brief intense heavy showers, thunder and gusty winds expected at many places.
In its advisory, the MET Centre recommended orchard spraying during early morning hours and urged people to stay away from loose structures, electric poles, hanging wires and old trees during thunderstorms and gusty winds. Authorities also advised suspension of boating and Shikara activities during adverse weather conditions.
The department further warned of a possibility of hailstorm at isolated places during late afternoon hours today and cautioned that brief intense showers could trigger flash floods and mudslides in vulnerable areas. People have also been advised to avoid visiting Nallas and streams.
