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JAMMU, June 26: Rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir bringing respite from the heat wave conditions even as the weatherman predicts precipitation during the next few days.
IMD has declared the arrival of Monsoon in Jammu and Kashmir and parts of Ladakh and conditions are favourable for further strengthening of Monsoon during next few days, MeT office said.
J&K is very likely to receive moderate to heavy showers ( in spells) mainly during June 26-27h and light to moderate rain during June 28-29h. It will also provide respite from the heat wave till the next prolonged dry spell.
The MeT office said today the weather generally remains cloudy with intermittent light to moderate Rain while moderate to heavy showers at some places In plains of Jammu region in morning hours during the next 24 hours.
It has also released an advisory that rain may lead to localised flash flood & mudslide in vulnerable spots, especially in Jammu region and water level in rivers, streams and nallas are also expected to rise.
People have been requested to remain cautious and alert during the active phase of monsoon in J&K.
Srinagar recorded rainfall of 26.8 mm, Qazigund 50.2 mm, Pahalgam 10.7 mm, Kupwara 3.7 mm, Kokernag 20.4 mm, Gulmarg 12.2 mm, Jammu 41.2 mm, Banihal 32.8 mm, Batote 62.2 mm, Katra 30.8 mm, Bhaderwah 10.2 mm and Kathua 108.8 mm during the past 24hours till 0830hours today.
Srinagar recorded a low of 17.6 degree Celsius against 19.8 degree Celsius the previous night and it was 0.3 degree Celsius above normal for the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
Qazigund on Srinagar-Jammu national highway had a low of 16.6 degree Celsius against 17.8 degree Celsius and it was 0.9 degree Celsius above normal for the gateway of Kashmir.
Tourist hot spot of Pahalgam in south Kashmir settled at 13.8 degree Celsius against 13.1 degree Celsius and it was 3.1 degree Celsius above normal for the valley of shepherds.
Kokernag had a low of 16.3 degree Celsius against 18.1 degree Celsius and it was 1.0 degree Celsius above normal for the picnic spot of south Kashmir while frontier Kashmir district of Kupwara experienced 15.4 degree Celsius against 19.2 degree Celsius the previous night and it was 1.8 degree Celsius above normal.
Gulmarg had a low of 11.0 degree Celsius against 4.6 degree Celsius the previous night and it was 0.4 degree Celsius above normal for the famous skiing resort of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the MeT office said.
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