MeT forecasts rain, storms across J&K; flash flood, mudslide risk looms The Meteorological Centre Srinagar issued warnings of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the risk of flash floods and mudslides in vulnerable regions. The forecast spans multiple days, with the weather department advising caution due to the potential for lightning, hailstorms, and strong winds. Temperatures in the region remained above normal, with Srinagar recording 31.5°C and Jammu hitting 41.8°C, both significantly higher than seasonal averages. The Valley and Jammu areas have experienced intermittent rainfall in recent days, prompting authorities to urge residents to avoid outdoor activities and stay clear of unstable structures during adverse weather. On Friday, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar predicted light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds for the coming days, with isolated areas facing flash floods and mudslides. The department emphasized that weather conditions on June 12 would remain partly to generally cloudy, with light to moderate rain and brief intense showers expected at several locations. Thunderstorms, lightning, and winds reaching 40-50 kmph, with gusts up to 60 kmph, were also flagged as possible. For the period from June 13 to June 17, the forecast maintained partly cloudy skies with light rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds at scattered spots. Similar conditions were expected on June 18 and 19. The advisory stressed the need for vigilance, as thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, and strong winds could occur during the day. The department warned that brief intense showers in isolated areas of both Kashmir and Jammu divisions could trigger flash floods and mudslides.#srinagar #jammu_and_kashmir #kashmir #jammu #meteorological_centre_srinagar
Thundershowers, Hailstorm Likely in Parts of Jammu Kashmir Today: MeT Parts of Jammu and Kashmir are expected to experience thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorms during the late afternoon or evening on Saturday, according to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar. An official from the MeT department confirmed that brief spells of light rain or thundershowers may occur at isolated locations, primarily during the late afternoon or evening hours. The weather forecast indicates that the region will remain largely dry on April 12, with only isolated light rain spells. Clear skies are anticipated for April 13 and 14, while scattered rain and thundershowers could return on April 16 and 17, the official added. The MeT office has issued advisories to farmers, urging them to resume agricultural operations as maximum temperatures are projected to rise gradually over the next five days. This gradual warming is expected to create conditions that may influence the intensity and frequency of the weather events. Meanwhile, an independent weather forecaster, Faizan Arif, has warned orchard owners to avoid spraying activities on April 11 due to the anticipated weather activity, which could pose risks to crops and equipment. The meteorological predictions highlight the variability in weather patterns across the region, with the potential for sudden shifts from dry conditions to heavy rainfall. The timing of these events, particularly the late afternoon and evening hours, suggests that residents and agricultural stakeholders should prepare for possible disruptions. The gradual temperature increase is also a key factor, as it may contribute to the development of thunderstorms by enhancing atmospheric instability.#jammu_kashmir #meteorological_centre_srinagar #faizan_arif #me_t #agricultural_operations
