Srinagar, Aug 7: The Meteorological Department has forecast another wet spell across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 10 days, with a warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Jammu division and possible flash floods during August 9-11.
A MeT official told GNS that as per the forecast, August 7 and 8 will witness one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places. Brief intense showers are also expected at a few places during this period.
The MeT has predicted few spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at most places between August 9 and 11.
It has specifically warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall at a few districts of Jammu division. Meanwhile, brief intense heavy showers are likely at a few districts of Kashmir division.
From August 12 to 17, the weather department said there is a possibility of light rain and thundershower at many places, with brief intense showers at a few places.
The department has issued an advisory for August 9 to 11, citing the possibility of heavy to very heavy rain and brief intense heavy showers at a few districts.
“Torrential rain and brief intense heavy showers may generate flashfloods and landslides at vulnerable places and cause water logging in low lying areas,” the MeT said.
People have been advised to stay away from nallahs, landslide-prone areas and other vulnerable spots, while authorities have been asked to remain alert.(GNS)
