Met Warns Of Rain, Gusty Winds Across Kashmir

(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Srinagar- The Meteorological Department on Tuesday forecast more spells of rain and thundershowers across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours, while warning of hailstorms, lightning and gusty winds at isolated places.

According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, generally cloudy weather accompanied by intermittent rain and thundershowers was witnessed across several areas of both Kashmir and Jammu divisions during the day.

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Officials said that a few places are likely to witness hailstorms and thunderstorms along with gusty winds reaching speeds of 50 to 60 kilometres per hour.

In view of the weather conditions, authorities have advised people to suspend boating and shikara rides during afternoon and late afternoon hours due to the possibility of strong winds and thunderstorms.

Farmers have also been advised to halt farm operations till May 13 as a precautionary measure.

The MeT department said the weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy with brief spells of rain and thundershowers from May 13 to May 17. Scattered areas may receive light rain or thundershowers on May 18, while similar partly cloudy conditions are likely to continue till May 21.

Meanwhile, several parts of Jammu and Kashmir recorded rainfall and below-normal temperatures during the past 24 hours.

Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 24.4 degrees Celsius, slightly above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 12.5 degrees Celsius. The city received 1.9 mm rainfall during the period.

Pahalgam recorded a minimum temperature of 8.4 degrees Celsius, while Gulmarg settled at 4.8 degrees Celsius.

In the Jammu division, Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, over four degrees below normal, while the minimum settled at 21.9 degrees Celsius.

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Among rainfall figures, Batote received 10.8 mm rainfall while Bhaderwah recorded 13.8 mm during the last 24 hours, according to MeT data.

The weather office urged people, especially those living in vulnerable areas, to remain cautious during thunderstorms and avoid unnecessary movement during periods of intense weather activity.

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