Moderate to heavy showers bring respite from dry spell, authorities on alert for possible disruptions
Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar,(DD)Jammu and Kashmir experienced widespread rainfall over the past 24 hours, with several regions recording moderate to heavy showers. The highest rainfall was reported from Udhampur in the Jammu region, which received 43.0 mm of precipitation till 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, as per data compiled by Kashmir Weather.
In the Kashmir Valley, southern and higher reaches received relatively more rainfall. Kulgam topped the list with 17.2 mm, followed by the scenic tourist spots of Pahalgam (16.6 mm) and Gulmarg (15.2 mm). Tangmarg (12.2 mm), Awantipora (12.0 mm), and Nowgam Handwara (10.8 mm) also recorded significant showers. Other locations such as Qazigund (9.5 mm), Kokernag (10.8 mm), and Charar-i-Sharief (8.2 mm) also saw steady rainfall. Srinagar, the summer capital, logged 4.3 mm, while the adjoining airport area recorded 4.8 mm.
Notably, Shopian recorded only 0.5 mm and Baramulla just 1.0 mm, indicating variation in rainfall intensity across the Valley. Rainfall figures for Anantnag remained unavailable at the time of reporting.
In the Jammu region, Udhampur led the chart with a notable 43.0 mm, followed by Katra (35.8 mm), Reasi (25.0 mm), and Rajouri (23.0 mm). The winter capital, Jammu, received 15.9 mm of rain, with the airport close behind at 15.6 mm. Poonch (12.0 mm), Ramban (5.5 mm), and Bhaderwah (7.4 mm) also reported steady rainfall, while Kathua recorded no precipitation.
In the cold desert of Ladakh, light rainfall was observed, with Leh receiving 2.6 mm and Kargil 0.5 mm.
The rainfall has brought relief from the recent dry spell, particularly in agricultural zones, but has also led to advisories in landslide-prone districts. Officials have urged residents to stay alert, especially in vulnerable hilly terrain and flood-prone areas.
More rains are expected in the coming days under the influence of a monsoon trough, according to weather officials(DD)
