Srinagar, July 1: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Tuesday announced that the Southwest Monsoon has advanced into most parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, covering the entire meteorological subdivision on July 1, a day later than the normal onset date of June 30.
According to the weather department, several areas recorded significant rainfall during the latest spell, with Samba receiving 62.5 mm, followed by Jammu 35.8 mm, Kathua 23.8 mm and Rajouri 19.6 mm, while light rainfall was recorded at other stations.
The department has forecast generally cloudy weather from July 1 to July 4, with one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers expected at many places. It said heavy rainfall, brief intense showers, thunder and gusty winds are likely at a few locations during the period.
For July 5 to July 8, weather is expected to remain generally hot and humid, accompanied by light to moderate rain and thundershowers at scattered to many places, while isolated pockets of Jammu division may witness brief intense heavy showers.
Issuing an advisory, the MET Centre warned that heavy rainfall and intense showers may trigger localised flash floods, landslides and mudslides at vulnerable locations in Jammu division, the Pir Panjal range, Chenab Valley and adjoining pockets of South Kashmir.
People have been advised to stay away from nallas, streams and landslide-prone areas, while temporary waterlogging may occur in some low-lying areas over the next three days.
The department also advised travellers, tourists and transporters to plan their movement accordingly and follow traffic advisories issued by the authorities.
