The Meteorological department on Saturday predicted heavy rains and thunderstorms at few places of Jammu and Kashmir, which may trigger cloudburst, flash floods at few vulnerable places with landslides, mudslides and shooting stones during August 17-19.
The officials said there is a possibility of light to moderate rain/thunder at many places with heavy rain at few places of Jammu division which includes Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba and Kathua, with moderate intense showers over Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban and few places of Kashmir division with brief intense showers and gusty winds from August 17-19.
“This weather transition may likely cause cloudbursts and flash floods at few vulnerable places with landslides, mudslides and shooting stones,” the officials said.
They advised people to stay away from water bodies, streams, nallas, river embankments, loose structures etc in the meanwhile.
Besides, travellers, transporters, tourists and trekkers have been asked to plan their travel accordingly.
From August 20-22 the weather will likely be generally hot and humid with a brief spell of thundershower at a few places, the officials said.
They said from August 23-25 a fresh spell of light to moderate rain/thundershower may occur at many places of Jammu and Kashmir.