Srinagar: Rains lashed many parts of Kashmir Valley on Wednesday, bringing relief from the intense heat wave conditions.
The weather department forecast intense showers at some places of the valley over the next 36 hours and said the current weather system would continue till Thursday “Intermittent light to moderate rain/ thundershowers would continue at many places. Few places of Kashmir may receive intense showers/ torrential rains with possibility of heavy rain at isolated places,” the MeT office said.
It said there is a possibility of flash floods at few vulnerable places with landslides, mudslides and shooting stones. It may also lead to the rise in the water levels in rivers, streams, and water logging in few low-lying areas.
The weather office said hot and humid weather with a spell of light rain at scattered places is likely from July 11-13
The rainfall brought relief from 15-days long heatwave and the two month long hot weather during which temperature hovered between 33-37 Degree C.
The IMD advised the flash floods may occur at few vulnerable places with landslides and mudslides, and shooting stones during 9-10 July. There will be rise in water level in rivers, streams, local nalas and water logging in few low lying areas.
The heatwave and dry spell had impacted paddy and other agricultural activities, causing drought-like conditions at many places. It has caused water scarcity in the valley, drying up springs, streams and compelling the Jal Shakti department to supply water tankers.
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