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Srinagar, cni 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 Jammu division including Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba and Kathua. Moderate intense showers are also likely over Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts, along with brief but intense showers in some parts of

Kashmir division accompanied by gusty winds.“This weather transition may likely cause cloudbursts and flashfloods at few vulnerable places, along with landslides, mudslides and shooting stones,” officials said, adding that people should avoid water bodies, streams, river embankments and unstable structures.The advisory has also urged travelers, transporters, tourists and trekkers to plan their journeys carefully in view of the weather conditions.The department further stated that between August 20 and 22, the weather will turn generally hot and humid across the region, with brief spells of thundershowers at a few places. A fresh spell of light to moderate rain and thundershowers is likely from August 23 to 25 at many places in both divisions of Jammu and Kashmir. [Cni)