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Morning showers bring relief in J&K; widespread rain may continue till July 30
Rains lashed Kashmir from the early hours of Wednesday, bringing relief from the sweltering heat conditions
Rains lashed Kashmir from the early hours of Wednesday, bringing relief from the sweltering heat conditions. A cloudburst was reported in Kishtwar area of Jammu.
On Tuesday, Srinagar recorded a maximum of 34.6 degrees Celsius, its highest day temperature since 2013. India Meteorological Department (IMD) already predicted rains across J&K beginning today.
“J&K is currently overcast to cloudy with intermittent light to moderate rain at most places. This is most likely to remain so the whole day,” IMD director Sonam Lotus said.
He said Ladakh is generally cloudy at most places. “There is a possibility of light rain at some places of Kargil, Zanskar, Zojila, Serchu. Overcast skies with rain are predicted for Serchu-Manali stretch as well,” he said.
Most places in J&K are likely to remain cloudy with thunderstorm and rain at some places in Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi and their neighbourhood.
“ Widespread intermittent rain is most likely to continue till July 30. Heavy to very rain is also possible at some places that may lead to flash flood, mudslide, landslide and water logging in low lying areas,” Lotus said.
The weather office said the minimum temperatures were remaining high owing to the heat wave conditions in the region, and cloudy nights.
