Srinagar: The Meteorological Department on Tuesday forecast more spells of rain and thundershowers across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours and warned of hailstorms, lightning and gusty winds at isolated places.
According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain and thundershowers was witnessed across several areas of Kashmir and Jammu divisions during the day.
The MeT department told the news agency KNO that hailstorms, thunder and gusty winds with speeds of 50-60 kilometres per hour are likely at a few places in both divisions.
Authorities have advised people to suspend boating and shikara rides during afternoon and late afternoon hours in view of the possibility of strong winds and thunderstorms.
Farmers have also been advised to suspend farm operations till May 13 due to the prevailing weather conditions.
The department said weather conditions are likely to remain partly to generally cloudy with brief showers from May 13 to May 17, while scattered areas may receive light rain or thundershowers on May 18.
Partly cloudy conditions are expected to continue till May 21, officials said.
Meanwhile, several parts of Jammu and Kashmir recorded below-normal temperatures along with rainfall during the past 24 hours.
Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 24.4 degrees Celsius while the minimum settled at 12.5 degrees Celsius. The city received 1.9 mm of rainfall during the last 24 hours.
Pahalgam recorded a minimum temperature of 8.4 degrees Celsius, while Gulmarg recorded 4.8 degrees Celsius.
In the Jammu division, Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 33 degrees Celsius, over four degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 21.9 degrees Celsius.
Batote received 10.8 mm of rainfall, while Bhaderwah recorded 13.8 mm during the past 24 hours, according to MeT data.
The weather office urged people, particularly those living in vulnerable areas, to remain cautious during thunderstorms and avoid unnecessary movement during periods of intense weather activity.
