Srinagar, Sept. 1 -- Jammu and Kashmir witnessed its sixth wettest August since records began in 1901, with rainfall far exceeding normal levels across most districts.

The Union Territory received 319.3 mm of rainfall during the month against the average of 184.9 mm, registering a 73 percent surplus.

According to Kashmir Weather, an independent weather forecaster, August 2025 stands out in historical records for its heavy rainfall. The highest August rainfall in J&K was in 1996 at 481.3 mm, followed by 345.8 mm in 1908, 343.0 mm in 2013, 336.5 mm in 1994, and 331.0 mm in 1955.

The rainfall distribution this year showed sharp variations across regions. Districts in Jammu recorded some of the steepest departures. Doda led the chart with ...