Srinagar, June 29: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast hot and dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir during the forenoon and afternoon on June 29 and 30, with the possibility of light rain, brief thundershowers and gusty winds at scattered places.
According to the forecast, pre-monsoon showers are also expected in the plains of Jammu and adjoining areas, mainly during late night and early morning hours over the two days.
The weather department said a fresh spell of light to moderate rain and thundershowers is likely at many places from July 1 to July 5, with heavy rainfall, brief intense showers, thunder and gusty winds expected at a few locations, particularly during July 2 and 3.
For the period July 6 to 8, weather is expected to remain generally hot and humid, accompanied by brief spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at scattered places.
In its advisory, the MET Centre warned of heatwave or heatwave-like conditions till June 30 and cautioned that heavy rainfall and intense showers may trigger flash floods, landslides and mudslides at a few places in Jammu division.
People 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.
