Jammu and Kashmir received more rains on Saturday, with the weather department forecasting “fairly widespread light to moderate” rain and thunderstorm during the next 24 hours.
The official said that “isolated to scattered light rain/thunderstorm” was expected during the subsequent two days in J&K.
Regarding the rainfall in the last 24 hours till 8:30 am today, he said, Srinagar recorded 11.7mm, Qazigund 1.2mm, Pahalgam 8.1mm, Kupwara 8.8mm, Kokernag 2.4mm, Gulmarg 7.2mm, Jammu 33.8mm, Banihal traces, Batote 1.1mm, Katra 19.6mm, and Bhaderwah 9.8mm.
As regards temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 16.3°C, Qazigund 16.6°C, Pahalgam 13.2°C, Kupwara town 14.8°C, Kokernag 16.7°C, Gulmarg 14.8°C, Jammu 24.5°C, Banihal 17.3°C, Batote 18.0°C, Katra 21.5°C and Bhaderwah 18.2°C.
The rains have caused waterlogging in some areas and disrupted traffic. The authorities have advised people to be cautious and take necessary precautions.
