Srinagar, Aug. 17 -- The Meteorological Department on Saturday issued a weather advisory predicting heavy rains and thundershowers in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir between August 17 and 19, warning that the conditions may trigger cloudbursts, flashfloods, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas.

Officials said there is a forecast of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places during this period, with heavy rainfall expected in parts of the Jammu division, including Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba, and Kathua. Moderate to intense showers are also likely over Doda, Kishtwar, and Ramban districts, along with brief but intense showers in some parts of the Kashmir division, accompanied b...