Rain, Thunderstorms Likely In Kashmir Till Sept 12: Met

Srinagar- The Meteorological Department (MeT) has predicted more spells of rain and thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir till September 12.

Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad that generally cloudy weather is expected today with one or two spells of light rain and thunder at many places, with brief moderate showers possible in isolated districts of Jammu division.

He said that from tomorrow, hot and humid conditions will prevail, accompanied by brief spells of rain and thunder at a few places, continuing till the evening of September 12.

Dr Ahmad also warned of a fresh spell of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at many places during the early morning and morning hours on September 13.

Residents are advised to remain cautious and stay updated with weather alert

Meanwhile, amid frequent flood threats Jammu and Kashmir has received an excess rainfall of 41 per cent from June to September this year.

According to the Meteorological department (MeT) data, five stations in Jammu region have recorded the large excess rainfall from June 01, 2025 to September 03, 2025. The stations include Udhampur, Samba, Rajouri, Ramban and Doda. (Areas where rainfall exceeds 60% above the normal are categorized as experiencing 'Large Excess Rainfall'.)

The large excess rainfall came at a time when the region experienced back-to-back years of deficit rainfall.

Pertinently, Jammu and Kashmir experienced its driest year in five decades in 2024, witnessing a significant deficit of 29%. In 2023, J&K recorded 7% deficit, in 2022 16% deficit, 2021 saw 28% deficit and 2020 experienced 20% deficit.

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