Jammu and Kashmir witnessed significant rainfall in several areas during the past 24 hours, with Jammu recording the highest rainfall among the locations listed by the MET Centre Srinagar.
According to the latest weather update, Jammu received 88.7 mm of rainfall during the past 24 hours. Samba recorded 85 mm, while Kathua received 76.6 mm of rainfall.
Other locations also reported measurable precipitation. Katra recorded 48 mm, whereas Udhampur received 32.2 mm of rainfall during the same period.
The latest figures highlight rainfall activity across parts of Jammu and Kashmir, even as the weather department has forecast generally hot and humid conditions over the coming days.
Weather Forecast for August 19 to 22
The MET Centre Srinagar has forecast generally hot and humid weather from August 19 to 22.
During this period, one or two spells of light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected at scattered to many places across Jammu and Kashmir.
The forecast also indicates the possibility of brief intense heavy showers at a few districts, particularly during the early morning and afternoon hours.
While rainfall activity is expected to remain intermittent, the weather department has highlighted the possibility of locally intense showers during the forecast period.
Weather Outlook for August 23 to 27
For the period from August 23 to 27, weather conditions are expected to remain generally hot and humid.
The MET Centre Srinagar has forecast brief spells of rain or thundershowers at scattered places, mainly during the early morning and afternoon hours.
The forecast suggests that rainfall activity during this period is likely to remain brief and scattered, while overall weather conditions are expected to stay hot and humid.
Residents are advised to remain attentive to local weather developments, particularly in areas that may experience intense showers.
Advisory on Heavy Showers and Landslide Risk
The MET Centre Srinagar has issued an advisory regarding the possibility of brief intense heavy showers at localized areas.
According to the advisory, such intense rainfall could potentially generate flash floods, mudslides and landslides.
The risk is associated with short-duration, intense rainfall occurring in localized areas. People in vulnerable locations should therefore remain alert to changing weather conditions during periods of intense showers.
The advisory specifically highlights the possibility of localized impacts from intense rainfall, even though the broader forecast indicates generally hot and humid conditions with scattered rain and thundershowers.
Farmers Can Continue Agricultural Operations
The weather advisory also provides guidance for agricultural activities.
According to the MET Centre Srinagar, farmers may continue harvesting and other farm operations.
The advisory therefore indicates that agricultural activities can continue despite the forecast for intermittent rain and thundershowers.
Farmers are encouraged to remain mindful of the possibility of brief intense showers while carrying out harvesting and other agricultural operations.
J&K Weather Conditions to Remain Variable
The latest forecast points to a combination of hot and humid conditions and intermittent rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir.
Between August 19 and 22, light to moderate rain or thundershowers are expected at scattered to many places, with the possibility of brief intense heavy showers in a few districts during the early morning and afternoon hours.
From August 23 to 27, the weather is expected to remain generally hot and humid, with brief spells of rain or thundershowers possible at scattered locations during the early morning and afternoon.
The rainfall figures recorded over the previous 24 hours show that some areas have already experienced substantial precipitation, particularly in parts of the Jammu region.
Jammu recorded 88.7 mm, followed by Samba with 85 mm and Kathua with 76.6 mm. Katra and Udhampur recorded 48 mm and 32.2 mm, respectively.
The MET Centre Srinagar has also cautioned that brief but intense showers at localized places could result in flash floods, mudslides and landslides.
The latest weather update and advisory have been issued by the MET Centre Srinagar.