Srinagar- The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has predicted brief spells of rain and thundershowers at a few places during the day from August 3rd to 5th, with light to moderate rain expected at many locations towards the night and early morning.
From August 3 to 5, the region is expected to see brief spells of rain and thundershowers at isolated locations during the daytime, with light to moderate rain and thundershowers likely at many places towards the night and early morning.
Between August 6 and 8, scattered rain and thundershowers are forecasted for the Kashmir Division, while the Jammu Division may experience these conditions at numerous locations.
From August 9 to 11, rain and thundershowers are anticipated at isolated spots in Kashmir Division and more widespread across Jammu Division.
The Met Centre has issued a warning of intense showers in brief periods, which could lead to flash floods, cloudbursts, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas of J&K. Heavy rainfall is also expected at some locations during the next three days. Residents are advised to remain cautious and stay updated on weather alerts.
Meanwhile, Kupwara in north Kashmir was the hottest place in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday while the Valley has witnessed a respite from the heat wave amidst the forecast of spells of light to moderate rains and thundershowers for the next 48 hours.
Details reveal that Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, recorded a maximum temperature of 33.1 degree Celsius while Qazigund, a gateway of Kashmir has recorded a day temperature of 28.4 degree Celsius.
Pertinently, Qazigund was the only place across J&K where the heat wave was recorded on Friday.
However, Kupwara was the hottest place in J&K on Saturday with 34.0 degree Celsius while the mercury in Pahalgam, Kokernag and Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort, settled at 28.1 degree Celsius, 30.5 degree Celsius and 22.4 degree Celsius respectively.
Jammu stations however, recorded a further dip in the mercury with Jammu recording a maximum temperature of 31.0 degree Celsius.
As per the data, Banihal has recorded a maximum temperature of 22.2 degree Celsius while Batote, Katra and Bhaderwah recorded 23.1 degree Celsius, 27.0 degree Celsius and 26.8 degree Celsius respectively.
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