Jammu and Kashmir: MeT warns of landslides, flash floods

The weather department has advised concerned authorities to remain cautious till August 26 due to the possibility of landslides and flash floods caused by rain in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Met department has forecast generally cloudy weather with possibility of intermittent light to moderate rain at scattered places in the state during the next 24 hours. On August 26, the weather is expected to be generally cloudy with possibility of light to moderate rain at scattered places.

Although there is no forecast of heavy rain, the Met department has advised people to be cautious as rain in the higher reaches can trigger landslides and flash floods in vulnerable areas. The weather is expected to be partly to generally cloudy from August 27-28.