J&K Records 79% Rainfall Deficiency, No Major Weather Activity Expected Till Feb 18
Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an alarming rainfall deficit, with all districts recording significantly below-normal precipitation in the past one and a half months. According to meteorological data, the Union Territory has experienced a 79% rainfall deficiency from January 1 to February 12, 2025. The region received just 29.8 mm of rainfall against the normal 140 mm during this period.
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Kathua Tops Rainfall Deficit Chart
Among the most affected districts, Kathua recorded the highest deficiency at 97%, followed closely by Jammu (94%), Udhampur (92%), and Samba (92%). Srinagar, the summer capital, faced an 82% deficit, while seven other districts—Shopian, Reasi, Ramban, Kulgam, Doda, Budgam, and Anantnag—reported shortages ranging between 80% and 89%.
Additionally, Pulwama, Kupwara, Bandipora, and Baramulla recorded rainfall deficits between 70% and 79%, while Poonch, Rajouri, Kishtwar, and Ganderbal reported 60% to 69% deficiency. Given these figures, all districts across J&K have been classified under “large deficiency” in rainfall.
No Significant Rainfall Expected Until Feb 18
According to the Meteorological Department (MeT), J&K will continue to experience dry weather conditions in the coming days. Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of MeT, stated that:
- February 16: Partly to generally cloudy skies, with light rain and snow over isolated higher reaches of north and central Kashmir by evening and night.
- February 17-18: Mostly cloudy with brief spells of light rain and snow over isolated higher reaches.
- February 19-20: Generally cloudy, with light rain and snow expected at scattered locations, particularly from the night of Feb 19 into the afternoon of Feb 20.
- February 21-22: Partly cloudy skies with chances of light rain and snow at isolated places.
Despite these slight fluctuations, no major weather activity is expected until at least February 18. The continued dry spell raises concerns over water availability, agriculture, and overall climate patterns in the region.
What Lies Ahead?
With J&K experiencing an unusually dry winter, experts are closely monitoring how this prolonged rainfall deficiency might impact farming, water resources, and overall weather patterns. Will the region see a shift in precipitation trends in the coming weeks? Only time will tell.