𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐉&𝐊; 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐬
Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an exceptionally dry winter, with rainfall figures pointing to one of the sharpest seasonal deficits in recent years. Data from November 1, 2025 to January 17, 2026 shows that the Union Territory has recorded an overall rainfall deficit of 85%. The UT received only 20.6 mm of rainfall against a normal of 139.0 mm.
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭-𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏 𝐭𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟕
In Kashmir Valley, all districts recorded severe to extremely severe rainfall deficits. Srinagar, the summer capital, recorded 22.4 mm against a normal of 115.4 mm, a deficit of 81%. Budgam reported 16.4 mm (–80%), and Ganderbal registered 29.3 mm against a normal of 127.9 mm, reflecting a 77% shortfall.
North Kashmir districts, traditionally wetter during winter, also remained well below normal. Bandipora recorded 56.9 mm (–45%), Baramulla 35.8 mm (–72%), and Kupwara 72.2 mm against a normal of 141.6 mm, translating to a 49% deficit.
The situation is most alarming in south Kashmir, where precipitation has been abnormally low. Kulgam received just 13.4 mm against a normal of 196.8 mm, marking a 93% deficit. Shopian recorded 9.0 mm (–91%), while Pulwama saw 17.5 mm (–77%), and Anantnag received 22.6 mm (–80%).
In Jammu region, the rainfall collapse has been even more pronounced in several districts. Kathua recorded 1.1 mm against a normal of 131.3 mm, a staggering 99% deficit. Doda (–94%), Ramban (–87%), Udhampur (–94%), and Samba (–98%) have seen negligible rainfall. Jammu district itself recorded 8.6 mm against 94.7 mm, a deficit of 91%. Only Poonch (–42%) showed comparatively lesser deficit, though still well below normal levels.
At the Union Territory level, Jammu and Kashmir recorded an 85% rainfall deficit, while Ladakh registered a 77% deficit for the same period.
𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥
The dry trend has intensified sharply in January. From January 1 to January 17, 2026, Jammu and Kashmir received just 1.5 mm of rainfall against a normal of 44.4 mm, translating into an extraordinary 97% deficit.
Several districts recorded zero rainfall during this period, including Srinagar, Budgam, Shopian, Doda, Ramban, Samba, and Udhampur. Other districts such as Anantnag (–95%), Baramulla (–93%), Kupwara (–93%), and Jammu (–94%) received only trace amounts.
In Ladakh, rainfall between January 1 and 17 stood at 1.1 mm against a normal of 2.6 mm, a 56% deficit, while Leh recorded a sharp 79% shortfall.
Positive News - 12 a.m.
The water level of Chenab River in Jammu has come down below the Alert Level of 32.0 ft.
Everywhere now in Jammu, the water level of streams and rivers is flowing below the Alert Level, except for Ravi River in Kathua.
Eidgah in Ashajipora Turns Into Flood Pool
Heavy rainfall in #Anantnag have submerged the Ahlihadees Eidgah at Ashajipora, leaving the area waterlogged and locals struggling to move around. Watch a reel
The Selfie Point in Pahalgam was damaged after the Lidder River flowed above the flood mark. Now, the water level in the Lidder has dropped considerably.
So today suddenly some guests came over, people I hadn’t seen in a long time plus I had never even met their son before & guess what I was wearing? A night suit that actually tore right before they arrived😭 I looked like a maid, more like a bikharan😭
Worst first impression😭😭
Flash Floods Hit Pahalgam
Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck the popular tourist destination #Pahalgam, causing panic among locals and visitors.
Rivers and streams overflowed, inundating nearby areas. Authorities have urged people to stay away from water bodies as rescue teams remain on alert. Watch a reel