Srinagar, June 23: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir over the next several days, while warning of brief spells of rain, thundershowers and gusty winds during late afternoons and evenings at isolated to scattered places.
According to the forecast, weather from June 23 to June 29 is expected to remain largely dry during the forenoon and afternoon hours, although light rain and brief thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds cannot be ruled out towards late afternoon and evening.
The department has also predicted a fresh spell of weather activity from June 30 to July 3, with light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and brief intense heavy showers likely at many places across the region.
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 adverse weather conditions. Boating and Shikara activities should also be suspended during thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
The department further warned of a possibility of hailstorm at isolated places during late afternoon hours and cautioned that intense showers may trigger flash floods and mudslides in vulnerable areas. People have also been advised to avoid Nallas, streams and landslide-prone areas.