Srinagar: Rains proceed to lash Jammu and Kashmir and recent snowfall has been obtained in higher areas of the Valley even because the climate division forecast extra precipitation within the subsequent 24 hours. Several areas of Kashmir Valley together with Kulgam and Kupwara obtained intense rainfall and hailstorm since early morning immediately. It’s closely raining in some elements of the Jammu area as nicely together with the Ramban space additionally forcing authorities to shut the faculties for immediately within the district.
Metrology division officers in Srinagar mentioned that “Today is going to be rainy, cloudy, and cold weather in J&K. A significant improvement is very likely from May 9”. However, officers mentioned whereas “mainly clear weather” was anticipated on May 9 however rain/thunderstorm within the late afternoon or night cannot be dominated out at some locations.”
District administration Anantnag has launched a widescale rescue operation to evacuate practically twenty households caught alongside their livestock at Margan Top within the Kokernag space, amid ongoing inclement climate situations throughout the area. “A joint rescue operation comprising of revenue, police, army, CRPF, Medical, ASH, SRTC was launched to respond to a distress call at Nawkan, near Margan Top,” mentioned officers.
10 individuals together with eight vacationers have been rescued from the outdated tunnel space at Qazigund in Kulgam district. Officials have suggested the vacationers visiting Kashmir Valley to maintain heat garments and eatables prepared because the climate is altering ceaselessly in Valley, significantly in increased areas and main vacationer locations.