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Heavy Rain, Snowfall, and Thunderstorms Alert in Jammu and Kashmir

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Heavy rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms are forecasted in the Peer Panjal range of Jammu division and higher reaches of Kashmir division from April 18 to April 20, with peak activity expected to occur during the night of April 19 to late night. The Meteorological department has warned of adverse weather conditions that may disrupt surface transport, including the Jammu-Srinagar and Srinagar-Leh National Highway, and major roads in the region. The Met department has also cautioned of the possibility of moderate to severe thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, as well as landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones, particularly in vulnerable areas. Farmers have been advised to suspend all farm operations from April 18 to April 21.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Meteorological department has warned of heavy rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms in the Peer Panjal range of Jammu division and higher reaches of Kashmir division from April 18 to April 20.
  • The peak activity is expected to occur during the night of April 19 to late night.
  • The adverse weather conditions may lead to the disruption of surface transport, including the Jammu-Srinagar and Srinagar-Leh National Highway.
  • There is a possibility of moderate to severe thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds at many places.
  • Farmers have been advised to suspend all farm operations from April 18 to April 21.
  • The warning includes the possibility of landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones, particularly in vulnerable areas.

Statistics:

  • Heavy rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms forecasted from April 18 to April 20.
  • Peak activity expected during the night of April 19 to late night.
  • Farmers advised to suspend all farm operations from April 18 to April 21.
  • Vulnerability of landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in areas designated as vulnerable.

Sources:

  • The Meteorological department's warning of heavy rain, snowfall, and thunderstorms in the Peer Panjal range of Jammu division and higher reaches of Kashmir division.
  • The advisory to farmers to suspend all farm operations from April 18 to April 21.
  • AIR (All India Radio) reported by HT Digital Content Services with permission from The Indian Awaaz.

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