Mainly Dry Weather Likely, MET Issues Caution: Risk of Landslides
Srinagar, Aug 28: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Thursday said that mainly dry weather is expected across Jammu and Kashmir, but cautioned about the risk of landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones at vulnerable locations, advising people to stay away from riverbanks, nallahs, and loose structures.
Director Meteorological Centre Srinagar said past 24 hours recorded light rainfall in parts of Jammu and Kashmir, with Bhaderwah receiving 6.0 mm, Batote 6.2 mm, Jammu 5.4 mm, Katra 5.0 mm, Banihal 1.3 mm, Qazigund 0.6 mm, while other areas witnessed drizzle.
As per the forecast, the next three hours are expected to remain partly to generally cloudy with mainly dry weather across many places. The subsequent outlook also suggests mainly dry conditions.
The advisory cautioned of possible landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones at vulnerable locations, urging people to avoid riverbanks, nallahs, streams, and unsafe structures.
Meanwhile, traffic officials as per KNC said vehicles are plying normally on Mughal Road and Srinagar–Sonamarg–Gumri (SSG) Road as per advisory. However, the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) remains closed due to damage at multiple stretches between Jakheni and Chenani. Sinthan Road also continues to remain closed.
