Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness generally hot and humid weather over the next 10 days, with intermittent rain and thundershowers expected at several places and a possibility of heavy showers in parts of the Jammu division, according to the Meteorological Department.
The weather office said scattered rain and thundershowers are expected during the early morning and afternoon hours on August 30.
A more active weather spell is forecast on August 31 and September 1, when light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at many places across the Union Territory. A few districts in the Jammu region may also receive brief intense or heavy showers.
From September 2 to 10, weather conditions are expected to remain largely dry, although isolated areas may witness brief spells of rain or thundershowers during morning and afternoon hours.
The Meteorological Department has warned that intense showers in localised areas between August 31 and September 2 could trigger flash floods, mudslides and landslides in vulnerable locations. Residents have been advised to remain cautious, particularly in flood- and landslide-prone areas.
Farmers have been advised to continue harvesting and other agricultural operations, taking weather conditions into account.
Meanwhile, temperatures remained above normal in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 33.5 degrees Celsius, which was 4.6 degrees above normal, while the minimum settled at 19.6 degrees Celsius, 3.6 degrees above normal.
Jammu city recorded a maximum of 34.5 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26.2 degrees Celsius, making it one of the warmer locations in the Union Territory. Kupwara registered a maximum temperature of 34.2 degrees Celsius.
Qazigund recorded a high of 32 degrees Celsius, followed by 31.2 degrees Celsius in Kokernag and 30.4 degrees Celsius in Banihal.
Among tourist destinations, Pahalgam recorded a maximum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 16.2 degrees Celsius. Gulmarg remained the coolest place, recording a maximum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 12.2 degrees Celsius.
Katra received the highest rainfall among the recorded stations, with 84.2 mm precipitation during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 am on Saturday. It also recorded a maximum temperature of 30 degrees Celsius.
The weather department said the prevailing hot and humid conditions are likely to continue across most parts of Jammu and Kashmir in the coming days despite the possibility of brief rain spells.
