“J&K Braces for Intense Showers, Gusty winds”: MeT issues advisory

According to the forecast, the region can expect intermittent spells of light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds at many places from July 22-23, with intense showers and heavy to very heavy rain at isolated to scattered places in the Jammu division.

On July 24, the region is expected to remain generally cloudy with intermittent spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places, with intense showers and heavy rain at isolated places.

The advisory warns of the possibility of intense showers, gusty winds, and heavy to very heavy rain at isolated to scattered places in J&K during July 22-24, which may lead to flash floods at vulnerable places, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones.

There may also be a rise in water levels in rivers, streams, and local nallas, with water logging in low-lying areas.

Farmers are advised to suspend farm operations during July 22-24 due to the weather conditions.

 

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