Srinagar: Kashmir plains has been witnessing rains since past few days and upper reaches received fresh snowfall, leading to rise in the water levels of rivers and streams.
Incessant rainfall across Kashmir valley has resulted in flash floods, inundation of roads, leading to the temporarily closure of Kupwara-Sopore highway in north Kashmir, official said on Monday.
This weather pattern brought snowfall to areas like Gulmarg and Machil, while the plains, including Srinagar, experienced continuous rainfall, lowering temperatures across the region.
The persistent moderate rainfall led to water logging in various areas, causing inconvenience for commuters and pedestrians.
According to Meteorological department, the weather will stay mostly cloudy with chances of light to moderate rain and snow (mainly at higher elevations) across most areas. Thunder, lightning, hailstorms, and gusty winds are also expected at a few locations, with heavy rainfall possible in isolated areas of Jammu and Kashmir, especially on today.
The weather is predicted to remain cloudy on April 30, with the likelihood of light rain accompanied by thunder in many places.
Meanwhile, the district administration Srinagar has issued advisory in wake of the inclement weather conditions, asking the people to refrain from venturing in and around the water bodies.
“In view of the inclement weather with forecast of rainfall/snow in (higher reaches) at many places with Thunder/Lightening/Hailstorm at isolated places from 26-30 April by the Indian Meteorological department (IMD) Srinagar Station, the people of the District in general, and those residing on the Left and Right Banks of River Jhelum its tributaries and Nallahs in particular are advised to refrain from venturing in and around these water bodies and limit their activities till the improvement of weather,” the advisory reads.
Further, the Tourists, local Shikara Wallas, Sand Miners and Boat Crossing Points for travel at Dal Lake and River Jhelum and other water bodies shall not attempt to cross before verifying the condition and situation of these water bodies, it added.
The general public can contact Emergency Operation Centre (EOC) Srinagar and Police Control Room Srinagar for any information, it reads.
The Emergency Operation Centre (EOC), Srinagar can be contacted on +911942502254 while Police Control Room can be contacted on 9419411619 & 01942477567.
