SRINAGAR: The Meteorological division has forecast widespread rain, gusty winds and likewise snowfall at some locations in Jammu and Kashmir over the following 36 hours as a result of sturdy western disturbance, whilst heavy rains flooded roads in Srinagar on Friday.Authorities have issued an advisory urging residents to keep away from non-essential journey and comply with security precautions, particularly in Srinagar.On Friday, increased reaches of Kashmir, together with Mughal Highway in Shopian and Sadhna High in Kupwara, obtained recent snowfall, whereas Srinagar and different districts noticed heavy rains which flooded roads, making the motion of individuals and automobiles troublesome. Officers mentioned 5 highway accidents have been reported as a result of slippery roads.The MeT forecast mentioned “erratic climate situations” are more likely to proceed until April 10.On April 4, the climate is predicted to stay cloudy, with reasonable to heavy rainfall within the plains and snowfall in increased reaches in J&Okay. On April 5 and April 6, although the climate will stay cloudy, mild rainfall is predicted at remoted locations.The district administration in Srinagar has issued a public advisory, warning of inclement climate and wind speeds of 40–50 kmph until the night of April 4. “Most of the people of district Srinagar is hereby suggested to keep away from pointless motion on roads besides in instances of absolute necessity,” the advisory mentioned.“Vacationers, native shikara operators, and others round Dal Lake, Jhelum River and different water our bodies are strictly suggested to not enterprise out or function with out verifying prevailing situations and security standing,” the advisory mentioned.The administration additionally requested miners and others working close to water our bodies to train warning and keep away from risk-prone actions close to water our bodies. Authorities have urged folks to stay vigilant, take crucial precautions, and cooperate with officers to make sure security throughout the antagonistic climate interval.