New Delhi, April 20 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light to moderate rainfall, accompanied with thunderstorm and gusty/squally winds over parts of the Western Himalayan region on Sunday (April 20).

As per the forecast updated on April 19, the IMD issued a red alert, predicting heavy rainfall, in parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. The red alert was issued in Kupwara, Muzaffarabad, Bandipora, Baramullah, Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Ramban and Budgaun among other areas on Sunday (April 20).

Meanwhile, an orange alert was issued in Poonch, Mirpur, Rajouri, Anantnag Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua and Reasi.

The IMD said on Sunday there's "possibility of severe weather activity over the region [Srinagar] during the morning hours...