Jammu: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar has issued a forecast of light to moderate rainfall across most areas of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, September 2.
MET Center Srinagar in its latest weather report said that very heavy to extremely heavy rain is likely over Kathua, Doda, Udhampur and Reasi, while heavy to very heavy showers are expected in Jammu, Samba, Ramban, Rajouri and Kishtwar.
The MeT further said that parts of south Kashmir and Poonch may also witness moderate to heavy rainfall during the day. Authorities have urged people in vulnerable areas to remain cautious.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday that the monthly average rainfall in September is expected to be more than 109 per cent of the long-period average of 167.9 mm.
The forecast suggests most regions will get normal to above-normal rainfall, while some parts of the northeast and east, many areas of extreme south peninsular India and pockets of northwest India are likely to record below-normal rain.
Addressing an online press conference, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra warned that heavy rainfall in September may trigger landslides and flash floods in Uttarakhand and could disrupt normal life in south Haryana, Delhi and north Rajasthan.
“Many rivers originate in Uttarakhand. So, heavy rainfall means many rivers will be flooded and it will impact cities and towns downstream. So, we should keep this in mind,” he said.
MeT Predicts Heavy Rain In Several Parts Of J&K Today
