MeT predicts dry weather in Kashmir

Srinagar, Aug 25: The Meteorological Department has forecast mostly dry weather for the next 24 hours, with brief spells of rain and thunderstorms in some areas. However, officials also indicate a possibility of heavy rainfall in the Jammu region.
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the Meteorological Department, stated that light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected across many areas of J&K until August 27.
“ From August 27 to 29, intense showers are anticipated at a few locations, with heavy rain predicted at isolated places in the Jammu division,” he said.
Dr. Mukhtar warned of potential flash floods, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas.
Meanwhile, a traffic police spokesman said that from the past 24 hours, there was slow movement observed on NH-44 due to breakdown of HMVs, single lane traffic at Dalwas, Mehad and between Marog & Kishtwari Pather.
“Passengers/LMVs operators are advised to undertake journeys on Jammu-Srinagar NHW during day time due to apprehension of shooting stones between Ramban and Banihal,” he said.
The spokesman said subject to fair weather and better road conditions LMVs passenger, private Cars/HMVs shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW (NH-44) viz from Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban for road condition, he said.
“On Kishtwar- Sinthan- Anantnag NH-244, Vehicular movement shall be allowed from both sides viz from Anantnag towards Kishtwar and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Daksum and Chingam (Chatroo) between 0800 hrs to 1500 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing,” he said.
On Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road, LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Minamarg towards Srinagar at 0600 hrs. to 1130 hrs. Similarly, LMVs followed by HMVs shall be allowed from Sonamarg towards Kargil at 1330 hrs to 1900 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after cut off timing.
On Mughal Road, vehicular movement shall be allowed from both sides viz. from Poonch towards Shopian and vice versa. These vehicles shall be allowed from Behramgalla (Buffliaz) and Herpora (Shopian) at 0600 hrs upto 1800 hrs. No vehicle shall be allowed after the cut of timing, spokesman said.