Weather to remain dry till April 17, moderate to heavy rainfall expected thereafter till 21: MeT

Srinagar, April 15: The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Tuesday forecasted moderate to heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir from April 18 onwards. However, the weather is expected to remain dry over the next two days, till April 17.

According to a spokesperson of the Meteorological Department, the weather will remain "generally dry" from April 15 to 17. From April 18 to 20, the region is likely to witness generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and snowfall over higher reaches.

The department added that there is a "possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall at isolated to scattered places" on April 18 and 19, accompanied by thunder and gusty winds from the evening of April 18 onwards.

As per the forecast issued today, April 21 will be generally cloudy with a possibility of light rain and thunder at scattered places.

The weather is expected to improve on April 22 and 23, remaining mostly dry. Cloudy conditions are likely to return on April 26 and 27.

In its advisory, the MeT warned that due to the wet spell during April 18-20, there is a possibility of landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones at vulnerable locations.

Farmers have been advised to continue their farm operations till April 17.

Travelers, tourists, and transporters have been urged to plan their activities in accordance with official traffic and administrative advisories.