Authorities sound red alert in J&K following adverse weather advisory for next 48 hrs

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 02 (STC): Following an adverse weather advisory, authorities have declared a red alert in Jammu and Kashmir for the next 48 hours.
The Meteorological (MeT) Department officials on Tuesday said that widespread heavy to very heavy rain is likely to occur in the union territory during the next 48 hours as rivers, streams and seasonal nallahs are likely to swell.
“Thunderstorm, flash flood and landslides are possible during this period at vulnerable places. Today and tomorrow weather is expected to remain generally cloudy with one or two spells of light to moderate rain/thunder at many places, with the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur and Reasi districts, with moderate to heavy rainfall over Doda, Samba, Rajouri, Poonch, Kishtwar, Ramban in Jammu division and Anantnag and Kulgam in the Valley. Rainfall is expected to occur mainly towards late night today/ early morning tomorrow till late afternoon,” the MeT Department officials said.
People have been advised to stay away from water bodies/nallahs/loose structures, etc., as there is a possibility of cloudburst/flash flood/landslide/mudslide/shooting stones in vulnerable areas.

(Straight Talk Communications)