Srinagar, April 18: A widespread spell of rain is expected to affect Jammu and Kashmir tonight, accompanied by lightning, thunder, gusty winds, and the possibility of hailstorms in several areas.
According to Kashmir Weather, a widespread spell of rain is set to affect Jammu and Kashmir tonight, bringing with it lightning, thunder, gusty winds, and the possibility of hailstorms, with the weather expected to remain unsettled throughout the night.
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“Moderate to intense showers of Rain accompained with moderate to severe thunderstorm/Lightning/Gusty winds at many places of J&K during nxt 6-8hours. Stay inside and stay safe. High intensity Rain at few places may generate localized Flash floods,” Metrological Centre Srinagar posted on X.
Earlier, Shopian witnessed nature’s fury as a powerful hailstorm ravaged several villages, destroying blossoming apple orchards and leaving farmers devastated. The storm, which struck without warning, shredded tender apple blooms at a critical stage, raising serious concerns about crop loss and its impact on the economy.
Farmers have been urged to take precautions to protect crops, especially in areas vulnerable to hail.
