Srinagar, June 26: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, while indicating brief spells of rain and thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds at scattered places during late afternoons and evenings.
According to the forecast, weather from June 26 to June 29 is expected to remain largely dry during the forenoon and afternoon hours. However, light rain and brief thundershowers with gusty winds are likely at scattered places towards late afternoon and evening.
The department has also predicted pre-monsoon showers in the plains of Jammu and adjoining areas, mainly during late night and morning hours between June 26 and June 29.
From June 30 to July 3, a fresh spell of weather activity is expected across the Union Territory, with light to moderate rainfall, thundershowers and brief intense heavy showers accompanied by thunder and gusty winds likely at many places.
In its advisory, the MET Centre recommended orchard spraying during early morning hours and urged people to stay away from loose structures, electric poles, hanging wires and old trees during adverse weather conditions. Boating and Shikara activities should also be suspended during thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
The department further warned of the possibility of hailstorm at isolated places during late afternoon hours and cautioned that brief intense heavy showers may trigger flash floods, landslides and mudslides in vulnerable areas. Residents have also been advised to avoid Nallas, streams and landslide-prone zones. Temporary waterlogging may also occur in some low-lying areas from June 30 onwards.
