Jammu registers maximum of 32.7°C while Gulmarg remains coolest at 20.8°C; intermittent showers predicted across the UT through August 28.
SRINAGAR / JAMMU — Scattered, intermittent rainfall brought brief respite from prevailing hot and humid weather across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, though meteorological officials have issued safety warnings for flash floods, mudslides, and landslides in vulnerable hilly terrains. The Union Territory will continue to experience humid conditions interspersed with short, high-intensity showers through the final week of August.
Temperature & Rainfall Data (Key Stations)
| Station | Maximum Temp (°C) | Minimum Temp (°C) | Rainfall Recorded |
| Jammu | 32.7°C | 24.9°C | 3.5 mm (Cumulative) |
| Srinagar | 32.2°C | 20.6°C | 0.6 mm |
| Pahalgam | 25.5°C | 15.4°C | 5.0 mm (Cumulative) |
| Gulmarg | 20.8°C | 11.4°C | Trace / Minimal |
| Katra | 31.0°C | 23.5°C | Nil |
| Kupwara | 31.0°C | 17.9°C | Nil |
| Kokernag | 30.6°C | 17.6°C | Nil |
| Qazigund | 30.4°C | 18.0°C | Nil |
| Bhaderwah | 29.6°C | 18.0°C | Nil |
| Banihal | 28.4°C | 18.5°C | Nil |
| Batote | 27.4°C | 19.0°C | Nil |
Extended Weather Outlook & Vulnerability Warning
- August 23–28: Weather is slated to remain mostly hot and humid, punctuated by brief, localized rain and thundershower activity primarily during morning and late afternoon windows.
- August 29–31: A fresh system is expected to trigger light to moderate rain across scattered-to-many locations, with isolated intense spells centered around the Jammu division.
- Flood & Landslide Risk: The Meteorological Centre cautioned that short bursts of intense downpours could trigger sudden flash floods in local rivulets (nallahs), along with shooting stones and mudslides along highway corridors.
Advisories for Farmers and Orchardists
Harvesting Schedule: Agricultural harvesters have been asked to plan field operations in staggered installments aligned with local hourly conditions.
Pesticide Spray Timing: Orchardists in mountainous belts are strongly advised to conclude chemical spraying operations by late morning (before 12:00 PM) to avoid rain washouts from afternoon convective clouds. In plains, spraying may extend into the afternoon subject to cloud development.
