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Areas of the Jammu division, together with Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban, could witness heavy showers, whereas Kashmir Valley areas could expertise reasonable, intense spells and occasional gusty winds.
The continuing heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir has triggered widespread disruption, with the Jammu-Srinagar Nationwide Freeway (NH-44) closed as a consequence of a number of landslides, flash floods, and taking pictures stones.
The Jammu-Srinagar Nationwide Freeway (NH-44), the one all-weather highway connecting Kashmir to the remainder of India, is closed as a consequence of heavy rainfall triggering landslides and taking pictures stones at a number of areas, together with Sherbibi, Mehad, Marog, Magarkote, Monkey Mode, within the Ramban-Banihal sector.
The continual rain is hampering particles clearance, and authorities estimate it could take many hours to revive the freeway. Commuters are suggested to keep away from journey till the climate improves and the highway is cleared.
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Jammu And Kashmir Climate Forecast
On August 18, cloud cowl unfold over the skies. A heavy thunderstorm within the morning may deliver scattered showers and thunderstorms within the afternoon. Daytime temperatures will attain round 24°C, dropping to 16°C at evening.
On August 19, skies will stay largely cloudy. Morning showers are prone to proceed into the afternoon in sure areas. Anticipated temperatures will hover between 15°C and 25°C.
The IMD forecasted heavy to reasonable rainfall throughout the Union Territory till August 19 morning, anticipated in remoted areas of the Jammu division, adopted by one other spell of sunshine to reasonable rain from August 23-25.
The climate workplace has additionally cautioned residents in regards to the danger of localised flash floods, cloudbursts, and landslides, particularly in susceptible spots. Travellers and locals are suggested to remain alert and keep away from flood-prone areas reminiscent of riverbanks, streams, and unstable terrain throughout this era.
Faculties Shut
All authorities and personal colleges within the Jammu division are closed on August 18 as a consequence of inclement climate. IMD has predicted the identical form of climate circumstances for the following 36 hours in Jammu and Kashmir.
Vacationers In J&Ok
In the meantime, authorities have instructed that residents and vacationers ought to plan actions with warning, particularly in flood-prone or hilly areas, and keep away from water our bodies and areas susceptible to landslides or sudden storms.
Residents are suggested to remain up to date by maintaining a tally of native climate alerts and advisories if they arrive in areas like Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, or the Kashmir Valley.
