Weather to Remain Mainly Dry in J&K Over Next 10 Days, Predicts MeT; Temperatures Stay Above Normal
SRINAGAR / JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir is likely to experience predominantly dry weather conditions over the next 10 days, accompanied by occasional brief spells of rain and thundershowers at isolated to scattered pockets, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar stated on Friday.
Daytime and night temperatures across most stations in Jammu and Kashmir continued to hover noticeably above seasonal normal, offering warm conditions across both divisions.
Detailed 10-Day Weather Forecast
- September 12 – 13: Weather across the Union Territory is expected to remain generally dry, though brief spells of rain may occur at isolated places.
- September 14 – 16: Light to brief spells of rain or thundershowers are likely at scattered locations, especially during the early morning and forenoon hours.
- September 17 – 21: Mainly dry conditions are anticipated to return across most parts of the UT, with only isolated brief rain showers possible.
Agri Advisory for Farmers
In view of the prolonged dry outlook, the MeT department advised farmers across Jammu & Kashmir to uninterruptedly proceed with the harvesting of apples and paddy, as well as routine agricultural and horticultural operations.
Temperatures Settle Above Normal Across J&K
Unusually warm conditions prevailed across the Valley and the Jammu plains. Summer capital Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 33.2°C, which is 5 notches above normal, while the minimum settled at 16.4°C (2°C above normal).
Winter capital Jammu registered a daytime high of 34.3°C (1.4°C above normal) and an overnight low of 25.4°C.
Station-Wise Temperature Roundup
| Station | Max Temp (°C) | Min Temp (°C) |
|---|---|---|
| Srinagar | 33.2 | 16.4 |
| Jammu | 34.3 | 25.4 |
| Qazigund | 30.2 | 13.5 |
| Pahalgam | 27.8 | 10.4 |
| Kupwara | 32.9 | 13.4 |
| Kokernag | 30.6 | 14.8 |
| Gulmarg | 24.0 | 10.6 |
| Katra | 31.0 | — |
| Bhaderwah | 29.9 | — |
| Banihal | 28.6 | — |
| Batote | 27.7 | — |
According to the department, no significant rainfall was recorded at any of the key meteorological observatories across Jammu and Kashmir during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM on Friday.