Srinagar, July 2 -- Amid the ongoing heatwave across Jammu and Kashmir, the Meteorological Department has forecast a spell of light to moderate rain and thundershowers in several parts of Kashmir and Udhampur over the next 2-3 hours.

According to officials, some areas in north and central Kashmir could experience intense downpours accompanied by gusty winds, potentially triggering flash floods.

"A spell of light to moderate rain/thundershower is expected over Kupwara, Baramulla, Sopore, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kangan, Gund-Sonamarg axis, parts of Srinagar, and some areas of Udhampur in the next few hours," a MeT official said.

He added that Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, and Ganderbal may receive particularly intense showers, increasing ...