Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours, especially on Tuesday. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar, in an advisory issued on Monday, warned of possible cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides, and shooting stones, particularly in the Jammu region and South Kashmir.
The advisory further mentioned that on Monday, light to moderate rainfall is expected in parts of the Jammu region, with higher chances in Kathua, Samba, Doda, and Kishtwar districts.
The Kashmir region is expected to remain mostly dry on Monday, though a few places may witness showers later in the afternoon or evening.
On Tuesday, weather conditions are likely to turn severe, with several parts of the Jammu region forecast to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. The advisory warned that the intense downpour could push water levels in some rivers and streams above the flood alarm mark.
Among Jammu division districts, Poonch is expected to be the least affected.
In Kashmir, South Kashmir is set to bear the brunt, particularly in its higher reaches, where heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected. The Pir Panjal mountains are also likely to see heavy to very heavy showers, raising the risk of flash floods and swelling rivers downstream. Snowfall is possible in the higher altitudes.
According to Kashmir Weather, Central Kashmir may receive only light to moderate showers, while North Kashmir is expected to remain largely unaffected.
The advisory urged the public to “strictly avoid” trekking and venturing into the mountains of Jammu region and South Kashmir until Wednesday. Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas have also been advised to remain cautious due to the risk of overflowing rivers and streams.
It further cautioned that flash floods, shooting stones, and landslides could disrupt travel across multiple mountain passes on Tuesday.
