In Jammu and Kashmir the Meteorological Department has forecast a fresh spell of rain and thundershowers across the Union Territory from today, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides in vulnerable areas over the coming days.
According to the weather agency from today to July 31, the Kashmir division is expected to witness intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers.
In the Jammu division, light to moderate rainfall is also expected at most places during the period. However, a few districts may experience heavy to torrential rain accompanied by intense showers.
According to the MeT Department, many areas across the Union Territory are expected to witness one or two spells of rain or thundershowers on July 28 and 29, particularly during the early morning and late afternoon to evening hours.
Heavy rain and brief intense showers are likely at a few places in the Jammu region. For July 30 and 31, the weather office has predicted light to moderate rain and thundershowers at most places in the Kashmir division, with isolated locations likely to receive brief but intense showers.
The MeT Department said night temperatures remained above normal across Jammu and Kashmir, with Gulmarg recording the lowest minimum temperature in the Kashmir Valley at 11.4 degrees Celsius.
The department has advised residents, tourists and travellers to follow weather advisories issued by the administration and avoid vulnerable areas prone to landslides, flash floods and waterlogging during the forecast period.