Srinagar, June 30: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast hot and dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till the afternoon of June 30, with the possibility of light rain and thunderstorms at a few places towards late afternoon and at many places during late night and morning hours.
According to the forecast, pre-monsoon showers are also likely in the plains of Jammu and adjoining areas, mainly during late night and morning hours over the next 24–48 hours.
The weather department said that from July 1 to July 5, the Union Territory is expected to witness one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places, while heavy rainfall, brief intense showers, thunder and gusty winds are likely at a few locations between July 2 and July 4.
For the period July 6 to July 8, weather is expected to remain generally hot and humid, accompanied by brief spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at scattered to many places.
In its advisory, the MET Centre warned that heatwave or heatwave-like conditions are likely to persist till June 30.
The department also cautioned that heavy rainfall and intense showers may trigger flash floods, landslides and mudslides at a few places in Jammu division and adjoining areas of South Kashmir.
Residents have been advised to stay away from nallas, streams and landslide-prone areas, while temporary waterlogging may occur in some low-lying areas during July 2 and 3.
