Srinagar, June 17: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally unsettled weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with intermittent spells of rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds expected in several areas.
According to the forecast, June 17 is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy, with light rain, brief intense showers, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds likely at many places, particularly during the afternoon.
From June 18 to June 22, weather conditions are expected to remain generally cloudy with one or two spells of light rain accompanied by brief intense showers, thunderstorms, hailstorm, lightning and gusty winds at many places across the Union Territory.
For June 23 to June 25, the weather is likely to stay partly to generally cloudy with light rain, brief intense showers, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds expected at a few places.
Issuing an advisory, the MET Centre recommended that orchard spray be carried out during early morning hours.
People have also been advised to stay away from loose structures, electric poles, hanging wires and old trees during adverse weather conditions.
Authorities further cautioned against boating activities and Shikara rides during thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
The department warned that isolated places may witness hailstorms during the next five days, while brief intense showers could trigger flash floods and mudslides in vulnerable areas.
