J&K Weather Update: Light to Moderate Rain Forecast, Temperatures Stay Above Normal
Jammu and Kashmir is expected to experience widespread light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms, with isolated heavy downpours anticipated particularly in the Jammu division, according to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar.
Current Temperature Trends
- Above Normal Temperatures: Maximum temperatures over the past 24 hours remained 3–5°C above normal across many areas in the Kashmir Division, while the Jammu Division saw temperatures 1–2°C above normal.
- Peak Highs: Srinagar and Kupwara recorded the highest maximum temperature in Kashmir at 32.5°C, whereas Kathua reached 33.4°C, marking the highest in the Jammu Division.
- Night Temperatures: Minimum temperatures remained 1–3°C above normal across both regions, with Gulmarg recording the lowest low in Kashmir at 6.2°C, and Bhaderwah registering 18.1°C in the Jammu Division.
- Peak Rainfall: The highest precipitation recorded over the past 24 hours was at AWS Argh Rajouri, receiving 28 mm of rain.
Division-Wise Weather Forecast & Warnings
| Region / Date Range | Expected Weather Conditions | Advisory / Warnings |
| Next 24 Hours (Sept 4) | Fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thundershowers across J&K, with intense spells heading into late night/early morning mainly in Jammu. | Isolated heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds reaching 30–40 kmph. Potential risk of flash floods, mudslides, and landslides in vulnerable pockets. |
| Sept 5 – Sept 6 | Scattered light rain and thundershowers are expected to follow the initial wet spell. | Generally cloudy skies with periodic brief spells of rain. |
| Sept 7 – Sept 9 | Isolated rainfall activity across parts of both divisions. | General caution advised in hilly terrains. |
| September 10 | Scattered rainfall activity likely to persist primarily within the Jammu Division. | Normal precautionary measures for commuters. |
City-Wise Outlook for September 5
- Srinagar: Generally cloudy skies with light rain or thundershowers likely. Temperatures ranging between 18°C and 32°C.
- Jammu: Light to moderate rain or thundershowers expected, with a minimum of 22°C and a maximum of 30°C.
- Muzaffarabad: Generally cloudy with light rain or thundershowers; temperatures between 18°C and 30°C.
- Mirpur: Partly cloudy skies accompanied by light rain or thundershowers, ranging from 22°C to 30°C.