Snow, rainfall continue to lash Kashmir for second day Snowfall in Kashmir's upper reaches and moderate rain in the Valley plains persisted for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, according to officials. The precipitation, which began on Tuesday, marked the end of a prolonged dry spell in Jammu and Kashmir. Areas such as Keran and Macchil in Kupwara district, Gurez in Bandipora district, and the Sonamarg-Zojila axis in Ganderbal district experienced snowfall, while the Valley's plains, including Srinagar, continued to receive rain. The winter season, spanning December 2025 to February 2026, concluded with a significant shortfall in rainfall. The region received only 100.6 mm of precipitation, far below the normal of 284.9 mm. December alone saw a 78 per cent deficit, with actual rainfall at 13 mm compared to the normal 59.4 mm. January recorded 73.4 mm, a 23 per cent departure from the expected 95.1 mm. February, however, faced an even greater shortfall, with actual rainfall at 14.2 mm against the normal of 130.4 mm, representing an 89 per cent deficit. The unusually high temperatures in February further exacerbated the situation. Srinagar's average daytime temperature reached 15.6 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record of 14.9 degrees Celsius set in 2016. The second fortnight of the month saw temperatures rise to 20 degrees Celsius, pushing the monthly average past the 15-degree mark. While January saw some western disturbance activity, the rainfall remained below normal and could not offset December's deficit. Meteorological officials forecast continued cloudy weather with moderate rain or snow in higher reaches over the next 24 hours. Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, and Anantnag may experience moderate snowfall in a few areas.#srinagar #bandipora #kashmir #kupwara #ganderbal
