The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Sunday predicted a fresh spell of wet weather across Jammu and Kashmir, cautioning about the risk of flash floods, landslides and cloudbursts in vulnerable areas.
As per the forecast, light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at many places between August 24 and 26, with heavy showers expected in parts of Jammu division, particularly Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Samba, Kathua and Rajouri. Districts including Poonch, Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar and the southern parts of Kashmir division are also likely to experience moderate to heavy or intense rainfall during this period.
The weather office said that between August 27 and 31, the region may witness hot and humid conditions with brief spells of rain or thunderstorms at isolated places. The same pattern is expected to continue in the first week of September.
The MeT has warned of cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides, mudslides and shooting stones in sensitive areas during the wet spell. People have been advised to stay away from rivers, streams, water bodies, and vulnerable structures, and authorities have been asked to remain alert to tackle any emergency situation
In the Kashmir region, the highest rainfall was recorded at Awantipora with 61.2 mm, followed by Pulwama 37.0 mm, Srinagar Airport 33.2 mm, Kokernag 32.0 mm, and Khudwani 32.0 mm. Other stations with notable rainfall include Gulmarg 30.0 mm, Sangam 29.0 mm, Qazigund 31.2 mm, Pahalgam 21.6 mm, Budgam 21.0 mm, Nowgam Handwara 20.6 mm, Pampore 15.8 mm, and Ganderbal 17.5 mm. Srinagar city recorded 13.5 mm, while other places like Shopian, Verinag, Charar-i-Sharief, Tangmarg, Lolab, Kupwara, and surrounding areas received light to moderate showers.
In the Jammu region, very heavy rainfall was reported from Jammu with 190.4 mm, followed by Jammu Airport 166.0 mm, Udhampur 144.2 mm, and Katra 115.4 mm. Samba recorded 109.0 mm, Chatha 98.5 mm, and Kathua 90.2 mm. Reasi (43.0 mm), Bakore (45.5 mm), Ramban (32.0 mm), Banihal (31.9 mm), and Batote (23.0 mm) had moderate rainfall, while Bhaderwah, Rajouri, and Kishtwar saw lighter showers.
In Ladakh, only light rainfall was reported, with Leh receiving 0.4 mm and Kargil 1.0 mm.
