Rains brings respite from sweltering heat in J&K parts, MeT predicts more rains

Srinagar|June, 26 : Moderate to heavy rains in most parts of Kashmir Valley and Jammu division during the night intervening Sunday and Monday brought long awaited to respite to people from the sweltering heat that continued for about a fortnight across Jammu & Kashmir.  Meanwhile Meteorological department on Monday forecast more rains in coming days across Jammu & Kashmir.
An official of Meteorological Department on Monday said “Generally cloudy weather with intermittent light to moderate rain is likely to occur in several areas in Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours”. The  official also said that intermittent light rain is expected while on June 30, weather is expected to be partly cloudy. “Rain likely in the evening of June 30,” adding that  “rain may lead to localized flash floods and mudslides in vulnerable spots, especially in Jammu region”. “Water Level in rivers and streams/nallas are also expected to rise,” he said, adding, “all are requested to remain cautious and alert during active phase of Monsoon in J&K,” the official said.