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The MeT department on Tuesday predicted more “intermittent” light to moderate rain at many places of Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 -36 hours.

The rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir since overnight night, bringing some respite from the high temperatures.

“Light to moderate rain occurred at many places in Jammu and Kashmir this morning and it is still raining lightly,” a meteorological department official said.

Intermittent light to moderate rain, he said, was likely to continue at many places of J&K during next 24 -36hrs.

‘There’s already lots of water in local streams, rivers etc. due to melting of glaciers etc. Addition of rain water in these streams often generate flash flood, mudslide etc,” he said, adding, “People are advised to remain cautious and avoid venturing near such places which are vulnerable to flash flood etc.”

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He said Srinagar received 8.2 mm in last 24 hours upto 8:30 a.m., mostly since early morning, while Qazigund had 4.8mm, Pahalgam 11 mm, Kupwara 0.3 mm, Kokernag 1.2 mm, Gulmarg 7.6 mm, Jammu 1.1 mm, Banihal 1.0mm, Batote 0.4 mm and Bhaderwah 0.6 mm.

He said Srinagar recorded a low of 20.8°C against 24.0°C on the previous night. However, he said, the temperature was around 3.1°C above normal during this time of the year for the summer capital.

Jammu recorded a low of 26.8, 1.1°C above normal for J&K’s winter capital, he said. Banihal recorded a low of 21.8°C, Batote 21.0°C, Katra 24.4°C while Bhadarwah had a minimum of 20.5°C, the official said. (GNS)