New Delhi: Heavy rainfall lashed elements of Jammu and Kashmir on early Saturday morning ending a protracted interval of dry climate within the Union Territory.
Srinagar Meteorological Centre has predicted intense spells of rain at a couple of locations in Jammu and Kashmir with the opportunity of heavy rain over a couple of locations within the Jammu division for August 19 and 20.
“Chance of flash floods, cloud bursts, landslides, capturing stones & mudslides at weak locations on 19-08-2024 & 20-08-2024,” it mentioned on August 16.
After the rainfall, the utmost temperature in Srinagar metropolis was recorded at 21 levels Celsius on Saturday, Gulmarg 15.four Celsius, Jammu 28 levels Celsius, Pahalgam 17.9 Celsius, Banihal 20.6 Celsius, Katra 25 Celsius and Kupwara 21 levels Celsius and as per the Srinagar Meteorological Centre.
“It rained cats and canine right here ranging from 5 am on Saturday. The backyard outdoors our residence turned full of water in a flash. The skies had been clear on Friday night. It’s nonetheless raining, though, with much less depth,” Shahida, from Budgam, informed ANI.
Roads had been broken within the Kangan space of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal following heavy rainfall within the city.
A neighborhood informed ANI, “Many areas have been affected on account of floods following heavy rainfall…Naib tehsildar inspected the spot however no senior official has arrived on the spot…We request the administration to construct verify dams, and drains which have been encroached needs to be opened to permit the water to stream.”
Shopkeepers have additionally begun clearing the mud outdoors their retailers.
On August 15, a cloudburst within the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir triggered a flash flood.
The cloudburst was reported in Arin space of North Kashmir’s Bandipora. The heavy rainfall triggered widespread flooding, submerging many areas. Nevertheless, there have been no stories of casualties.