Srinagar: Rains lashed different parts of Kashmir Valley on Friday while hailstorm wreaked havoc in South Kashmir.
Amidst two-day yellow and orange alert issued by the MeT Department, rains lashed the parts of Kashmir including Srinagar.
Reports of hailstorms in South Kashmir areas in Shopian district were also received, causing extensive losses to the orchardists and fruit growers.
“From April 18-20th, generally cloudy weather with light to moderate Rain/Snow (higher reaches) is expected at most places with possibility of moderate to heavy Rain/Snow at isolated to scattered places during 18th & 19th April accompained with thunder/gusty winds from 18th evening onwards till 20th late a/n”.
From April 21, generally cloudy weather with possibility of Light Rain/Thunder is expected at scattered places. Generally dry is expected thereafter from April 22-28.
The Pir Panjal range in Jammu and upper regions of Kashmir—especially Anantnag-Pahalgam, Kulgam, Sinthan Pass, Shopian, Pir Ki Gali, Sonamarg-Zojila, Bandipora-Razdan Pass, Gulmarg, and Kupwara-Sadhna Pass—are expected to receive heavy precipitation, reads the advisory.
The advisory warns of strong winds reaching 40–50 kmph, gusting up to 60–70 kmph, along with the possibility of hailstorms and lightning. The adverse weather may cause significant disruption to surface transport, particularly on the Jammu-Srinagar and Srinagar-Leh National Highways and other major roads in hilly areas.
The MeT has also cautioned about risks of landslides, mudslides, shooting stones, and a rise in water levels in rivers and streams. Waterlogging in low-lying areas is also expected. Farmers have been advised to suspend all agricultural operations from April 18 until the afternoon of April 21.
Rains lash Valley parts, hailstorms wreaks havoc in south Kashmir
