Owais Gul
Srinagar, Jul 23: Weatherman has predicted that rains will continue to lash Jammu and Kashmir till Thursday.
Director Meteorological department, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, said that light to moderate rain and thunder are expected on Thursday at many places with intense showers and heavy to very heavy rain at isolated to scattered places of Jammu division, especially in Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Reasi, Udhampur, Jammu & Kathua.
He also predicted the hot and humid weather conditions from July 25 to July 27 with possibility of brief showers at few places.
However, he said that intermittent light to moderate rain and thundershower with intense showers and heavy rain are expected at few places of Jammu division mainly towards late night/early morning hours from July 28 to July 30.
Meanwhile, J&K received intermittent rainfall for the third straight day today. Srinagar recorded a rainfall of 19.3 mm during the last 24 hours. The highest precipitation during the period was recorded in Qazigund at 23.9 mm followed by 22.1 mm at Katra.
In its advisory, the MeT has forecasted a possibility of intense showers, gusty winds and heavy to very heavy rain at isolated to scattered places of J&K till tomorrow.
It reads, “Flash floods at few vulnerable places with landslides, mudslides & shooting stones are also expected.”
Also, it added that the water level may rise in rivers, streams, local Nallas & water logging in few low lying areas.
The farmers have been advised to resume farm operations during 25-27 July.
