IMD warns of flash floods, landslides in parts of Kashmir amid heavy showers

According to IMD, erratic weather conditions in Kashmir are likely to continue till April 10

Published on: Apr 8, 2026, 17:52:15 IST

Edited by Akansha Purohit

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High reaches of Kashmir, including the popular resort of Gulmarg, witnessed fresh snowfall on Wednesday as rains lashed the plains. Stating the erratic weather conditions, the India Meteorological Department warned of landslides and flash floods in parts of Kashmir.

Commuters make their way amid rain, in Srinagar on Wednesday. (ANI)

According to IMD, erratic weather conditions are likely to continue till April 10, news agency PTI reported. On Wednesday, fresh snowfall was reported from higher reaches of the valley, including the popular ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir, Kupwara and Bandipora.

Srinagar and other areas in the plains of the valley were lashed by rains, the weather office reportedly said.

Also read: Rain brings relief: Delhi sees its coolest April day in 3 years

Moderate rain to continue till Wednesday

The Met department predicted that intermittent light to moderate rain, and snow would continue in the higher reaches till Wednesday evening, accompanied by thunder, hail and gusty winds at a few places.

A few places in Kashmir may also receive moderate to heavy rain, while a few areas in the higher reaches may witness moderate snow till Thursday morning.

Also read: Intense rains to hit J&K; hailstorm damages orchards in south Kashmir

IMD issues yellow alert on Wednesday

On Wednesday, IMD issued a yellow alert for the entire Kashmir, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.

A brief spell of light rain/thundershower is also likely at scattered places on Thursday and Friday. While the weather would remain generally dry from April 11 to April 16, there is a possibility of a brief spell of light rain at a few places towards the afternoon and evening hours, the weather office said.

Heavy showers for a brief period may lead to flash floods/landslides at a few vulnerable places and waterlogging in a few low-lying areas, it added.

It further advised farmers to resume farm operations from tomorrow.

The southern districts of Kashmir, particularly Shopian and Kulgam, witnessed intense hailstorms on Monday evening, leading to massive damage to orchards and the fresh bloom of the fruit trees.

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Akansha Purohit
Akansha Purohit is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, where she is part of the online news desk. She began her journey with the organisation as an intern and later joined the newsroom in a full-time editorial role. With close to a year of experience at Hindustan Times, she contributes to the daily news cycle by writing, curating, and editing digital content. Her work primarily focuses on national and international news, along with explainers that simplify complex developments and ongoing issues. She also writes on matters of public interest, and handles blogs with live updates. Akansha holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi, and completed her postgraduate studies in Digital Media from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi. During her postgraduate programme, she worked on several research and journalism projects that strengthened her reporting, editing, and digital storytelling skills.Read More

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