Srinagar, July 10: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally hot and humid weather across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with rain and thundershowers expected at scattered places and brief intense heavy showers likely at a few locations in the Jammu division.
According to the weather department, July 11 and 12 are likely to witness one or two spells of rain and thundershowers at many places, with heavy rainfall and brief intense showers expected at isolated places in the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal range of the Jammu division.
From July 13 to 16, the weather is expected to remain generally hot and humid, accompanied by brief spells of rain and thundershowers at scattered places, while isolated areas of the Jammu division may receive brief intense showers.
The MET Centre has further predicted a fresh spell of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places across Jammu and Kashmir from July 17 to 19.
In its advisory, the department warned of the possibility of heavy rainfall and brief intense showers on July 11 and 12, particularly during the afternoon and early morning hours.
The weather office also cautioned that flash floods, landslides and mudslides may occur at vulnerable locations in the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal range. Residents, tourists and commuters have been advised to stay away from nallas, streams and mudslide-prone areas during periods of heavy rainfall.
