Jammu and Kashmir Braces for Rain and Storms Amid Heatwave The Meteorological Department in Srinagar has issued forecasts indicating that the region will experience a dramatic shift in weather patterns as a heatwave grips Jammu and Kashmir. While hot and dry conditions are expected to persist on Thursday, the department warned that rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, and gusty winds will sweep across the area starting from Friday. This transition comes as temperatures have surged to unprecedented levels over the past several days, with heatwave-like conditions anticipated to intensify around mid-June. According to the latest weather outlook, June 12 is projected to bring some relief, with generally cloudy skies and intermittent light to moderate rain, brief intense showers, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Wind speeds are expected to reach 40-50 kmph, with gusts potentially exceeding 60 kmph in parts of both south and north Kashmir. The advisory highlights the potential for severe weather events, including hailstorms and lightning, which could pose risks to infrastructure and public safety. From June 13 to June 17, the weather is likely to remain partly to generally cloudy, with scattered locations experiencing light rain, brief intense showers, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. The Meteorological Centre has also issued a warning about the possibility of thundershowers, lightning, and hailstorms occurring in isolated to scattered areas during the evenings of June 11 and 12. These conditions are expected to create challenges for residents, particularly in the wake of prolonged dry spells. Authorities have raised concerns about the potential for flash floods and mudslides, especially in isolated areas of both the Kashmir and Jammu divisions, between June 11 and 14.#srinagar #jammu_and_kashmir #kashmir #jammu #metropolitan_department
