Srinagar: Meteorological Department on Monday predicted that a wet spell would prevail in J&K till April 10, with chances of rain, snow and thunderstorms at several places.
An official of the MeT office told Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that on April 7 and 8, the region is likely to witness generally cloudy conditions with intermittent light to moderate rain in plains and snowfall over higher reaches at most places. Thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds are also expected at a few locations during this period.
The MeT department said some areas in both Kashmir and Jammu divisions may receive moderate to heavy rainfall, while higher reaches could witness light to moderate snowfall.
On April 9 and 10, brief spells of light rain or snow are expected at scattered places, while the weather is likely to remain generally dry from April 11 to 16, with occasional light rain at isolated locations.
Issuing an advisory, the department warned of thunderstorms, hailstorms and gusty winds with speeds of 40–50 kmph at a few places on April 7 and 8. It also cautioned that intense showers over short durations may trigger flash floods, landslides and waterlogging in vulnerable and low-lying areas.
Farmers have been advised to suspend farm operations during this period, while travellers have been asked to plan their movement accordingly, the officials said.
Meanwhile, reports said that in Rajouri, a house was damaged after being struck by lightning today, while mud and rocks slid onto a road stretch in Baramulla this afternoon, causing panic among locals.
