Srinagar: The Meteorological Department on Monday forecast light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday and advised people to suspend boating and farm operations during the period.
According to the MeT Department, weather conditions remained generally cloudy across many places on Monday with intermittent spells of rain and thundershowers.
The department said similar weather conditions are expected to continue on Tuesday with one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers likely at most places across the Union Territory.
“There is a possibility of hailstorm, thunder, lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 50 to 60 kmph at a few places in Kashmir and Jammu divisions, mainly during afternoon, evening and night hours,” the advisory stated.
The MeT Department advised people to suspend boating and shikara rides during afternoon and late afternoon hours in view of strong winds over water bodies.
Farmers have also been advised to suspend farming operations till May 13 due to the likelihood of adverse weather conditions.
According to the forecast, weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy with brief showers from May 13 to May 17, while scattered places may receive light rain and thundershowers on May 18. From May 19 to 21, weather conditions are likely to remain partly to generally cloudy.
Meanwhile, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 24.4 degrees Celsius on Monday, slightly above the normal of 24.3 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature settled at 14 degrees Celsius, which was 3.1 degrees above normal.
Qazigund recorded a maximum temperature of 22.6 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 11.6 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam recorded 20.2 degrees Celsius during the day and 10.6 degrees Celsius at night.
Kupwara registered a maximum temperature of 24.2 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 11.3 degrees Celsius, while Gulmarg recorded a maximum of 15.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 5.4 degrees Celsius.
Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, which was 4.1 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 20.2 degrees Celsius.
Banihal recorded 23 degrees Celsius, Batote 22.8 degrees Celsius and Katra 30.6 degrees Celsius as the maximum temperatures, the MeT data stated.
