There was finally much respite for Jammu and Kashmir from the prolonged heatwave after the Union Territory received much-needed rainfall on Monday, leading to a noticeable dip in temperatures.
According to meteorological department officials, intermittent rain is expected until August 7.
An official from the department stated, "On July 29, there will be generally cloudy weather with intermittent spells of light to moderate rain or thundershowers at many places in the Kashmir Division and most places in the Jammu Division."
The forecast for July 30-31 indicates generally cloudy conditions, with similar spells of rain or thundershowers expected at many places in Kashmir and Jammu.
From August 1-7, the weather is predicted to remain generally cloudy with intermittent light to moderate rain or thundershowers at many locations across Kashmir and most parts of Jammu.
In an advisory, the meteorological department warned of intense showers potentially leading to flash floods, cloudbursts, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas of Jammu and Kashmir. There is also a possibility of heavy rainfall in some places in the Jammu Division.
Kashmir Valley is experiencing one of its most severe dry spells in recent times.
Heatwave and dry weather conditions have damaged crops, significantly impacting the lifeline of Kashmir's agriculture sector, particularly the apple industry.
Thousands of people have gathered in mosques and shrines to pray for much-needed rainfall.
Recently, Jammu and Kashmir recorded its highest temperatures, surpassing even Delhi's temperatures in mid-June.
Experts suggest this is indicative of a broader shift in climate change patterns, warning that such conditions could prove catastrophic for climate-sensitive regions like Jammu and Kashmir in the future.
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