Srinagar: As rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the Meteorological department stated that the rainfall will continue till Thursday while as overall weather will improve from July 31.
The Irrigation and Flood Control department, however, said that situation was under control and there was no flood threat as such. The MeT department, however, asserted that the rainfall will lead to melting of glaciers and subsequent rise in water levels of all local streams across the J&K, which may lead to Flash Flood/Mudslides especially in sloppy areas.
A fresh communique issued by the MeT on Wednesday evening said that light to moderate rain occurred across JK with most rainfall recorded at Udhampur-Banihal- Katra axis, with (Katra receiving 37.8mm rainfall from Wednesday morning till evening).
The MeT, however, forecasted intermittent light to moderate rain, heavy at times till Thursday and decrease thereafter gradually with overall improvement from July 31.
The MeT in its weather warning further said, “Melting of glaciers and rainfall will lead to rise in water Levels of all local streams. This may lead to flash flood/mudslide especially in sloppy areas.”
“Therefore people, Tourists/Trekkers are advised to remain cautious and Alert and avoid venturing into such vulnerable places. Undertake long journey travel only after confirming the status of the road from concerned traffic police.”
“This is a weather warning as July-August rain has a history turning severe sometimes”, reads the warning.
Issuing the severe weather warning for Ladakh, MeT said: “On Wednesday, the weather remained cloudy to overcast throughout Ladakh with reports of moderate to heavy rain in Zanskar region, light rain at most places of Ladakh. Light to moderate rain will occur at most places of L0adakh from now till July 30. Some places may receive heavy showers as well. Overall, improvement is most likely from July 31 onwards.”
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