Srinagar: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days and warned of the possibility of flash floods and mudslides in vulnerable areas.
According to the weather department, temperatures remained above normal across the Union Territory on Thursday, with Jammu recording the highest maximum temperature at 41.8 degrees Celsius, three degrees above normal, while Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 31.5 degrees Celsius, 3.5 degrees above normal.
The department said weather conditions on June 12 would remain partly to generally cloudy, with one or two spells of light to moderate rain and brief intense showers at many places. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, are also likely at a few locations.
From June 13 to June 17, weather is expected to remain partly to generally cloudy with light rain, brief intense showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds at scattered places. Similar conditions are likely to persist on June 18 and 19.
The MeT Centre advised people to remain cautious due to the possibility of thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and strong winds. It warned that brief intense showers at isolated locations in both Kashmir and Jammu divisions could trigger flash floods and mudslides.
People have been advised to stay away from loose structures, electric poles, overhead wires and old trees during adverse weather conditions. The department also recommended suspension of boating and Shikara operations during periods of inclement weather.
Among other stations in Kashmir, Qazigund and Kupwara recorded 30.2 degrees Celsius each, while Kokernag recorded 29 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam 25.9 degrees Celsius and Gulmarg 21.6 degrees Celsius.
In the Jammu division, Kathua recorded 41.6 degrees Celsius, Katra 38.3 degrees Celsius, Batote 31.3 degrees Celsius, Banihal 29.2 degrees Celsius and Bhaderwah 27.2 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall during the previous 24 hours was reported from several areas, including Batote (27.6 mm), Bhaderwah (28.2 mm), Doda (18 mm), Jammu (12 mm), Kishtwar (8 mm) and Sonamarg (7 mm).
The minimum temperature settled at 13.6 degrees Celsius in Srinagar and 24.1 degrees Celsius in Jammu, both below their respective seasonal normals.
