J&K Weather Alert: Rain and Thunderstorms Forecast from June 25-27 | Public and Farmer Advisory Issued
The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar has released a new weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir, indicating a change in weather patterns starting from today, June 24, and expected to persist into early July. The update includes warnings of rain and thunderstorms, along with a precautionary advisory for the general public and farmers.
Forecast Overview
- 24th June:
The weather is expected to remain generally hot and humid across most parts of the Union Territory. However, brief spells of rain or thundershowers may occur at scattered locations. - 25th to 27th June:
Generally cloudy skies with intermittent light to moderate rain/thundershowers are expected in many areas.
⚠️ There is also a possibility of heavy rain at isolated locations of the Jammu Division. - 28th to 30th June:
Scattered rain/thundershower activity may continue intermittently across the region. - 1st to 2nd July:
Similar pattern of intermittent rain and thundershowers likely at scattered places.
Important Advisory ⚠
The MET department has urged the public and farmers to take necessary precautions as adverse weather conditions may cause disruptions:
- Moderate to heavy rainfall with intense showers expected at some locations in Jammu Division from 25th to 27th June.
- Flash floods may occur in vulnerable areas, especially in hilly terrain.
- Risk of landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in mountainous regions.
- Waterlogging is likely in low-lying areas of Jammu plains.
- Rising water levels expected in rivers and local nallahs.
- Farmers are advised to suspend irrigation, pesticide spraying, and fertilizer applications during this period to prevent crop damage.
