SRINAGAR, June 13, 2026 : Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant rainfall deficit during the first ten days of June, with the Union Territory recording 36 percent below-normal precipitation and several districts facing severe shortfalls, according to data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar reported that Jammu and Kashmir received only 11.8 mm of rainfall between June 1 and June 10, against the normal average of 18.4 mm, resulting in a 36 percent rainfall deficit across the Union Territory.
Among all districts, Shopian recorded one of the highest rainfall deficits at 94 percent, receiving only 1 mm rainfall compared to the normal 16.9 mm. Srinagar also witnessed an alarming shortfall of 84 percent, recording just 2.4 mm rainfall against the normal 14.8 mm.
In the Jammu region, Reasi registered a 90 percent deficit, receiving only 2.6 mm rainfall against the expected 26.5 mm. Rajouri recorded an 81 percent shortfall, while Kishtwar and Udhampur each witnessed a 73 percent deficit during the period.
The winter capital Jammu received only 4.6 mm rainfall compared to the normal 12 mm, reflecting a 62 percent deficit.
Particularly concerning was the complete absence of rainfall in Kathua and Kargil, both of which recorded a 100 percent rainfall deficit during the first ten days of June. Samba followed closely with a 93 percent shortfall, while Bandipora registered a 49 percent deficit.
Other districts that received below-normal rainfall included Anantnag (31%), Budgam (29%), Kulgam (24%), and Kupwara (21%).
However, not all districts experienced deficient rainfall. Doda and Ramban remained within the normal range, each recording a deficit of 14 percent, which falls under the IMD’s normal rainfall category.
Meanwhile, a few districts bucked the overall trend and received excess rainfall. Poonch emerged as the wettest district, recording 50.5 mm rainfall against the normal 22 mm, representing a remarkable 130 percent surplus.
Leh recorded 52 percent excess rainfall, while Baramulla and Pulwama witnessed surpluses of 38 percent and 25 percent, respectively.
Ganderbal also remained within the normal range, receiving 30.5 mm rainfall against the normal 25.6 mm, registering a positive departure of 19 percent.
Meteorological experts are closely monitoring weather patterns as the rainfall deficit in several districts could impact agriculture, water resources, and overall environmental conditions if the trend continues in the coming weeks.
