Heavy rains lashed parts of Kashmir while the Amarnath Cave shrine received moderate rains on Wednesday while the Meteorological Department has forecast more rains in Kashmir and Jammu during the next two to three days. Officials said Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama received heavy rains.
A MeT Department official said that these areas received 50-55 mm of rainfall and more rains were expected in the next two to three days. In addition to that, Katra, Udhampur, Jammu, and Sambha also received heavy rainfall, while Ramban and Doda received moderate rainfall.
Deputy Director MET, Mukhtar Ahmad told that J&K would witness more rains in the next two to three days as the weather pattern would remain the same. “More activity like rain and thunderstorm is expected during the morning and evening hours of these days. The temperature will stay around normal during these days,” he said.
The MeT officials also warned of shooting stones, mudslides, landslides, and flash floods in the coming days. “In addition to these warnings, the low-lying areas will witness waterlogging. People are advised to remain cautious as thunder, lightning, mudslides, and flash floods are expected. People living in mud houses or going for trekking are advised to be watchful,” an official said.
Meanwhile, Srinagar recorded 26.2 degree Celsius maximum temperature and a minimum of 23.4 degrees Celsius.
Jammu recorded 27.5 degrees Celsius maximum temperature and the minimum of 23.2 degrees Celsius.
Leh recorded 28.2 degrees Celsius maximum temperature and 15 degrees Celsius minimum temperature.
In Kashmir, early morning rains threw life out of gear, with many areas getting waterlogged while routine life was affected. The rains caused hindrance to traffic as officer goers and students faced inconvenience in commuting.
Meanwhile, Torrential rains Wednesday led to flood-like situation at several places in Doda district.
According to officials, a flood-like situation developed in Bhaderwah valley; Pul Doda Marmat and Bhalessa in Doda district due to cloudburst and heavy rainfall. Bhaderwah received 292.77 mm rainfall in the last 24 hours, the officials said.
ADC Bhaderwah Dilmir Chowdhary said, “Due to heavy rainfall and several cloudbursts during the last 24 hours, risk of flash flood, mudslide, and landslides has increased.” “Administration is keeping a tab on the areas where a flood-like situation has emerged. All the police posts and field staff in such areas have been asked to remain vigilant and do the needful on priority to minimise damage due to excessive water flow,” ADC added.
People, he said, were advised to remain cautious and stay away from streams, rivers and other vulnerable spots. Bhaderwah-Pathankot National Highway has been closed for all kinds of vehicular traffic because of the rise in water level of Basak Challa stream. Meanwhile SDM Chatroo Showket Hayat Mattoo also ordered closure of Kishtwar-Sinthan-Top Anantnag road as precautionary measure.
