Srinagar, July 14 -- Hot and humid weather is expected to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir over the next few days, with the Meteorological Centre forecasting a fresh spell of widespread rainfall and isolated heavy showers from July 18 onwards.

According to the MeT Department, weather conditions are likely to remain generally hot and humid between July 14 and 17, although scattered areas may witness brief spells of rain or thundershowers. Isolated places in the Jammu division may also experience short-duration intense showers during this period.

The weather office said conditions are expected to change from July 18, with light to moderate rain or thundershowers likely at many places on July 18 and 19. Isolated areas of the Jammu division...