Srinagar, May 2: The Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast a spell of changing weather across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with rain, thunderstorms and strong winds expected in several parts of the Union Territory.
Director MeT, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, said that on May 2, scattered areas are likely to experience intermittent light rain and thundershowers, mainly during the afternoon, accompanied by gusty winds.
He added that from May 3 to 4, the weather will remain generally cloudy, with intermittent light to moderate rain or thundershowers at many places. Thunderstorms, hailstorms and strong winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph may occur at a few locations during this period.
On May 5, brief spells of light rain or thundershowers are expected at scattered places, primarily during afternoon hours. From May 6 to 9, weather conditions are likely to improve, with mostly dry conditions prevailing, though isolated showers cannot be ruled out.
Between May 10 and 12, the weather is expected to remain largely dry, with chances of brief light rain at isolated locations during the afternoon.
Meanwhile, the MeT Department has issued an advisory warning of possible hailstorms and gusty winds in parts of Central and North Kashmir, as well as some areas of Jammu division. It has advised suspension of boating and shikara activities during afternoon to evening hours on May 3 and 4.
Residents have been urged to avoid standing near weak structures, electric poles and overhead wires, while farmers have been advised to suspend agricultural activities between May 3 and 5 in view of the anticipated adverse weather conditions.
