SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir is set to experience a significant intensification of rainfall activity starting July 18, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a stern warning of potential flash floods, landslides, and mudslides, particularly in vulnerable areas of the Jammu division.
Information was available with The Chenab Times indicating that light to moderate rain coupled with thunderstorms is anticipated across the Union Territory over the coming days. The weather office has forecast isolated to scattered light rain and thunderstorms for the next 24 hours, with similar conditions expected to persist for the subsequent two days.
The seven-day forecast projects isolated rainfall over Kashmir until July 17, after which precipitation is expected to become scattered on July 18 and then fairly widespread between July 19 and July 21. The Jammu division, however, is anticipated to see a more rapid increase in rainfall activity. Precipitation is expected to become fairly widespread on July 17 and widespread from July 18 onwards.
The IMD has issued a specific weather warning for the Jammu division, forecasting isolated heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph from July 18. These meteorological conditions have the potential to trigger landslides, mudslides, flash floods, and the movement of shooting stones in affected areas, especially along hilly roads and national highways.
Similar heavy rainfall warnings for the Jammu division are in effect for July 20 and July 21. For the Kashmir division, no major weather warnings have been issued until July 17. However, from July 18 onwards, isolated thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are expected across parts of the Valley.
Authorities have advised residents, tourists, and commuters to remain vigilant, particularly those traversing landslide-prone sections of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and other mountainous routes. Heavy rainfall could potentially disrupt road connectivity in these vulnerable areas.
In contrast, the weather across the Union Territory remained largely stable over the past 24 hours, with only isolated instances of light rainfall reported. Udhampur recorded the highest precipitation during this period, measuring 3.5 mm. Day temperatures across most parts of the Kashmir and Jammu divisions remained slightly above normal.
Qazigund registered the highest maximum temperature in the Kashmir division at 31.5 degrees Celsius. In the Jammu division, Kathua experienced the highest maximum temperature at 35.6 degrees Celsius.
Looking ahead to Thursday, the IMD has forecast partly to generally cloudy skies over Srinagar and Jammu. Maximum temperatures in Srinagar are expected to hover around 31 degrees Celsius, while Jammu is anticipated to see maximum temperatures around 35 degrees Celsius.
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