Srinagar, Sept. 2 -- The Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued a weather advisory for several districts of Jammu and Kashmir, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall during the next 14 to 16 hours.

According to the forecast, heavy to very heavy rain is expected at many places across Jammu, Kathua, Reasi, Doda, Udhampur, Rajouri and Ramban districts. In addition, moderate to heavy rain or brief intense showers are likely in several parts of the Pir Panjal range and southern Kashmir. The districts of Kishtwar, Poonch, Anantnag, Shopian and Kulgam may witness heavy rainfall during this period.

The advisory cautioned of possible cloudbursts, flash floods, landslides and waterlogging in some vulnerable areas. People living in low-lying...