Srinagar, 25 August (Kiran News). Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 48 hours, especially on Tuesday, according to the Meteorological Centre in Srinagar. In an advisory issued on Monday, a severe weather warning has been announced for Jammu region and South Kashmir, with possibilities of cloudbursts, sudden floods, landslides, and falling rocks.
As per the advisory, some parts of Jammu region are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall on Monday, with higher chances in Kathua, Samba, Doda, and Kishtwar districts.
In the Kashmir region, the weather is expected to remain mostly dry, though some places may see rain in the afternoon or evening. The weather is likely to worsen on Tuesday, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in several parts of Jammu region. The advisory warns that water levels in some rivers and streams may rise above the flood danger mark due to intense rainfall. Poonch district in Jammu division is expected to be the least affected.
In Kashmir division, South Kashmir—especially its higher reaches—is likely to be most impacted, with heavy to very heavy rainfall anticipated.
The Pir Panjal mountain range is also expected to see heavy to very heavy rainfall, increasing the risk of sudden floods and raising water levels in downstream rivers and streams. There is also a possibility of snowfall in higher areas of the region.
According to the forecast shared by Kashmir Meteorology, Central Kashmir may experience light to moderate rainfall, while North Kashmir is likely to be the least affected. The advisory strictly advises people to avoid trekking and traveling in the hills of Jammu division and South Kashmir until Wednesday.
Residents of low-lying and flood-prone areas are also advised to remain alert due to the risk of rivers and streams overflowing. The advisory further states that on Tuesday, sudden floods, falling rocks, and landslides could disrupt travel across various mountain passes.
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