J&K sees slight improvement in weather conditions

Srinagar, May 30: While a slight improvement has been recorded in the weather conditions, the Meteorological department on Friday said there are no chances of a heatwave for the next two days.
The MeT officials said most parts of Jammu and Kashmir have received rainfall in the last 24 hours, leading to a dip in the mercury.
“There is a forecast of more rain, hailstorms and gusty winds for the next two days. Therefore, there are no chances of a heat wave in Jammu and Kashmir till June 01,” an official said, adding that major activity is expected between Friday and Saturday.
“The intensity will start decreasing from June 01,” he added.
The MeT advised the Shikara riders to avoid rides during the gusty winds.
Pertinently, Director Meteorological department, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad had said that there is a possibility of a spell of light to moderate rain and thundershower at most places with heavy rain accompanied by intense showers and gusty winds at a few places till May 31.
However, he had said that a brief spell of light rain and thundershower is expected at isolated places from June 01 to June 03, adding that generally dry weather is expected with a brief spell of rain and showers towards late afternoon at isolated places from June 04 to 06.
In its advisory, the MeT has stated that there is a possibility of moderate to heavy rain, thunder and gusty winds at scattered places during 30-31 May, adding that there is also a possibility of landslides and mudslides at a few vulnerable places.
Intense showers may generate flash floods at isolated places, the Advisory reads, appealing to people to stay away from loose structures, electric poles, cables and trees, etc.
Moreover, an independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng said that Jammu and Kashmir is expected to witness unstable weather conditions until Saturday.
Thundershowers are expected to affect most parts of the UT, with a stronger system expected to move in from Friday night into Saturday. Periods of intense showers, gusty winds, and isolated hailstorms may occur during this time,” he said.
Keng added that persistent cloud cover will likely keep daytime temperatures below seasonal averages.
Meanwhile, Keng said that intense showers may trigger landslides, shooting stones on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
“Cloudbursts and cloud-to-ground lightning strikes are possible,” he said, adding that the timings and intensity of showers will vary from area to area.
“Intense showers may trigger flash floods in a few spots,” he added. (KNO)