Weather Update: MeT Forecasts Improvement In Weather In Jammu Kashmir After Heavy Rains.

Weather Update: MeT Forecasts Improvement In Weather In Jammu Kashmir After Heavy Rains.

The weatherman has forecast ‘significant improvement’ in weather from Wednesday forenoon in Jammu Kashmir following heavy rainfall.

An official of the meteorological department told GNS that during last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, Qazigund received 75.2mm, Pahlgam 46mm, Kukernag 45.2mm, Srinagar 57.8mm, Kupwara 34.8mm, Batote 121mm, Banihal 100mm and Gulmarg 69.6mm.

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“Rainfall has stopped in north western districts. There is presently light rain in few places of Central Kashmir and many places of South Kashmir,” he said, adding, “There will be a further decrease in rainfall intensity as the day progresses.”

There are reports about fresh snowfall at Baltal Base Camp near Amarnath cave as well as Kausarnag in Kulgam and Gurez In Bandipora districts.

There will be significant improvement in the weather from today forenoon, he said. “From 23rd onward, there’s no forecast of any major rainfall till next one week,” he said.

Due to continuous rain since last few days, he said, landslide, flash floods have occurred at many vulnerable places, mainly in hilly areas. “People are once again advised to travel on Srinagar-jammu Highway, Mugal Road etc. only after confirming the road status from traffic police”.

He also urged people to avoid going or working near sloppy Nallas as “flash flood often occur suddenly”. (GNS)

JAMMU KASHMIR