Srinagar: The incessant rainfall lashed many parts of Jammu and Kashmir, forcing the Union territory administration to close schools across the Kashmir valley along with Reasi district as a precautionary measure, the officials said.
The heavy rainfall over the past few days has wreaked havoc in several regions. The torrential rain has triggered flash floods and landslides in parts of Poonch and northern Kashmir, causing damage to public infrastructure and private property.
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday evening inundated roads and low-lying areas in Kashmir. Additionally, higher reaches experienced a fresh spell of snowfall, further disrupting normal life and bringing down temperatures.
The latest report by MeT said that moderate rain and thunderstorms are currently affecting most parts of the Kashmir division, while light rain, thunder, and lightning are observed over many parts of the Jammu division.
The current spell of rain and thunder is expected to continue intermittently for the next 3 to 5 hours, followed by a gradual decrease thereafter.
The residents have been advised to remain cautious as the inclement weather might lead to slippery roads and reduced visibility, impacting travel and outdoor activities.
The farmers have been advised to suspend farm operations until Tuesday. Temporary disruption of traffic is expected over higher reaches including Zojila, Sinthan Pass, Mughal Road, and Razdan Pass.
Water-logging is possible in low-lying areas and there is a possibility of landslides and shooting stones.A temporary increase in water levels is expected in the River Jhelum, its tributaries, and other local streams and nallas. The adverse weather conditions have forced the closure of key routes, including the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway and Mughal Road.
In response to the challenging situation, the administration in north Kashmir suspended classes in many schools to ensure the safety of students and staff. The water level considerably rose in nallahs and streams across Kashmir due to the heavy downpour. However, officials said that there was no threat of floods so far.
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