Heavy rainfall warning in some regions in Kashmir: Meteorological Department

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, JUNE 01 (STC): Kashmir is expected to witness heavy rainfall in some districts today, said the Meteorological Department today in its bulletin. The department has issued an orange alert for seven districts, while a yellow alert has been sounded for several others.
An orange alert – anticipating heavy rainfall – has been issued for the following districts: Muzaffarabad, Bandipora, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban, Anantnag, and Kishtwar.
A yellow alert – indicating moderate rainfall – has been issued for the following regions: Kupwara, Ganderbal, Srinagar, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam, Poonch, Mirpur, Jammu, Udhampur, Samba, Kathua, and Doda.
The weather office has predicted moderate rainfall in Srinagar. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 30°C, with a minimum of 14°C.
Snowfall was recorded in Tulail and Razdan Top areas of the Gurez Valley in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, Peer Ki Gali in south Kashmir’s Shopian, Zojila Pass along the Srinagar–Leh highway, and some other areas in the higher reaches on Saturday, causing temperatures to drop across Kashmir.
While the minimum temperature fell by up to 3 degrees, the maximum temperature on Friday was 3–5 degrees below normal, the Meteorological Department said.
The weather department has forecast a brief spell of light rain or thundershowers at isolated locations June 2. From June 4 to 6, conditions are expected to remain generally dry, with the possibility of light rain or showers at a few isolated spots during the late afternoon.
For June 7 and 8, officials anticipate brief spells of rain and thundershowers at scattered locations, particularly in the afternoon hours, the reports said.
(STC)