Widespread rains likely in J&K from 6-8 May:-MeT

SRINAGAR (PTK):- Meteorological department in J&K has predicted widespread rains at most places from 6-8 May.

A meteorological department official said that there was possibility of a brief spell of rain and thunderstorm particularly in Kupwara, Poonch, Rajouri and Baramulla today.

On May 5, he said, the weather was likely to be fair to partly cloudy. “Brief spell of rain/thunderstorm can’t be ruled out towards late afternoon/evening”.

From May 6-8, he said, there was likelihood of rain at “many places.”

The weather department has urged tourists to keep warm clothes ready. “Weather is going to be cold till May 8th.”

The department also urged farmers to avoid spraying of apple trees and harvesting of crops (in Jammu region) during May 6-8 as chances of rain were high. (PTK)