Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 35 percent surplus rainfall during July, ending an eight-month period of below-normal precipitation across the Union Territory.
According to the rainfall data, compiled by an independent weather forecaster, Jammu and Kashmir received 259.7 mm of rainfall in July against a normal of 192.6 mm, resulting in a surplus of 35 percent.
The July rainfall marks a notable turnaround after a prolonged period of below-normal precipitation across the Union Territory.
The improvement in July was particularly pronounced across most districts of the Kashmir valley. All Kashmir districts, except Shopian, recorded above-normal rainfall during the month, the data suggests.
The highest surplus was recorded in Baramulla at 165 percent, followed by Ganderbal at 110 percent and Pulwama at 108 percent. Srinagar and Anantnag both recorded a 71 percent surplus, while Kulgam recorded 51 percent.
Other districts also recorded above normal, with Bandipora at 33 percent, Kupwara at 32 percent and Budgam at six percent.
Shopian was the only district in the valley to remain deficient, recording a 40 percent rainfall deficit during July.
The Jammu region witnessed an even stronger rainfall performance in several districts, the independent forecaster said.
Ramban recorded the highest surplus at 125 percent, followed by Udhampur at 108 percent, Samba at 91 percent and Rajouri at 88 percent. Poonch recorded a 47 percent surplus, while Doda and Reasi registered surpluses of 17 and 14 percent, respectively.
The Jammu district remained near normal with a three per cent surplus.
However, Kathua recorded a 25 percent deficit, while Kishtwar 16 percent deficit.
The widespread rainfall during July was enough to push the Union Territory into surplus despite the continued deficits in a few districts. (With inputs from PTI)
