Weather Update for Jammu & Kashmir: August 20, 2024
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a weather update for Jammu & Kashmir, covering significant rainfall in the past 24 hours and the forecast for the upcoming days.
Past 24 Hours: Significant Rainfall
– Jammu: 117.1 mm
– Jammu AWS: 125.0 mm
– Kathua ARG: 109.5 mm
– Samba: 35 mm
Forecast
– 20th August: Expect generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain or thundershowers at many places across Jammu & Kashmir.
– 21st – 26th August: The Kashmir Division will experience nothing significant, with only brief spells of rain or thundershowers at a few locations. The Jammu Division, however, will see light to moderate rain or thundershowers at scattered places, especially during late night and early morning hours.
– 27th August: There’s a possibility of light to moderate rain or thundershowers at scattered to fairly widespread locations.
– 28th – 31st August: Anticipate brief spells of rain or thundershowers at isolated to scattered places.
Advisory ⚠
– 20th August: There is a possibility of intense showers for a brief period, leading to heavy rainfall in the Jammu Division. This could result in flash floods, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones at vulnerable locations across J&K.
– 23rd August Onwards: Expect a rise in day temperatures.
Residents are advised to stay updated on weather alerts and take necessary precautions, especially in areas prone to flash floods and landslides.
