Srinagar: Several parts of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed gusty winds, rain and thundershowers on Tuesday afternoon as the Meteorological Centre Srinagar had issued a forecast warning for brief intense showers, thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds across multiple districts.
Gusty winds swept Srinagar and some parts of Kashmir on Tuesday, causing damage to a few structures, as rains lashed many parts of the valley, officials said.
Rainfall activity was also reported from Shopian, Kulgam and Anantnag districts in south Kashmir, while parts of Ganderbal, including the Sonamarg-Baltal-Holy Cave axis, and the Pahalgam-Holy Cave route received showers accompanied by thunder and lightning.
In the Jammu region, parts of Ramban, Kishtwar, Reasi, Kathua and Jammu districts experienced rain and thunderstorm activity, the weather office said.
The high-speed winds caused damage to residential houses and shops in Sopore and other areas in north Kashmir’s Baramulla, they said.
However, there were no reports of any loss of life or injuries in these incidents, according to officials.
The river police evacuated the famous Dal Lake of tourists in time as the strong winds swept the water body.
Meanwhile, rains lashed the summer capital of the Union territory and many other areas of the valley.
Meanwhile, the MeT department has forecast unsettled weather conditions across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days.
For June 17, it predicted partly to generally cloudy weather with light rain, brief intense showers, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds at scattered places across the Union Territory.
From June 18 to June 22, the department said generally cloudy conditions are expected with one or two spells of light rain, brief intense showers, thunderstorms, hailstorms, lightning and gusty winds at many places.
The forecast indicates that weather activity may continue, though with reduced intensity, between June 23 and June 25. During this period, the region is likely to witness partly to generally cloudy skies with light rain, brief showers, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds at a few places.
The MeT department has urged residents, tourists, pilgrims and transport operators to remain updated about weather advisories and take necessary precautions, particularly in vulnerable areas prone to flash floods, landslides and shooting stones.
