SRINAGAR: Following a deficient monsoon season, Jammu and Kashmir has again experienced a significant shortage of rainfall in October, with the Meteorological Department (MeT) reporting a 74 percent precipitation deficit for the month.
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According to data both Kargil in Ladakh and Shopian in JK recorded a 100 percent rainfall deficit in October.
Data prepared by the local MeT department reveals that most districts have seen large rainfall deficits, with five districts—Doda, Jammu, Kathua, Kupwara, and Reasi—reporting deficits as well.
In Srinagar, the summer capital of JK, only 2.6 mm of precipitation was recorded, compared to the normal 27.4 mm for the period. Other districts, including Anantnag, Budgam, and Bandipora, recorded large rainfall deficits of 99 percent, 91 percent, and 90 percent, respectively.
The data also show that Baramulla recorded an 81 percent rainfall deficit, Ganderbal an 85 percent deficit, and both Kishtwar and Kulgam recorded a 97 percent deficit.
Notably, the monsoon season also brought insufficient rainfall, with Jammu and Kashmir receiving a 26% deficit. From June 1 to September 30, JK received only 408.5 mm of rainfall, compared to the normal 549.1 mm.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has forecast dry weather in the region until at least November 9, with no wet spells expected in Jammu and Kashmir. (KNO)