J&K parts likely to receive heavy rains from……

Srinagar, Aug 16: The Meteorological department today predicted heavy rains and thundershower at few places of Jammu and Kashmir divisions, which may trigger cloudburst, flashfloods at few vulnerable places with landslides, mudslides and shooting stones during August 17-19.The officials said that 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 flashfloods 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. Also travelers, 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 brief spell of thundershower at few places, the officials said.They added that from August 23-25 a fresh spell of light to moderate rain/thundershower may occur at many places of Jammu and Kashmir.