A fresh Western Disturbance is likely to approach the Western Himalayan region by today night. Therefore, we expect the weather activities to once again pick up pace over the three states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh as well as Uttarakhand.
Rain and thundershower is likely to commence over many parts of the trio states starting today evening. This activity is expected to continue until May 19.
Jammu and Kashmir as well as Himachal Pradesh are likely to see widespread rainfall activity for the next three days while scattered weather activities are expected over the state of Uttarakhand. Isolated hailstorm activities are also possible over the state.
Snowfall activity may also be observed over the higher reaches of the hills of North India. By May 19, the weather is likely to clear up.
These rains might be accompanied with flash floods, mudslides and landslides which might pose some threat to the people residing and travelling to these places.
Tourists which are heading towards tourist destinations should take precaution as there’s a chance of landslides, traffic jams and snowfall on the higher reaches. People heading towards Kedarnath and Char Dham yatra are also cautioned against fresh snowfall on the peaks. Weather at Mata Vaishno Devi is going to get colder, so it's advisable to take your woolens alongwith. Shimla, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Nainital, Mussoorie however will remain out of any risks. Weather here will remain pleasant.