Srinagar, Feb. 15 -- Jammu and Kashmir has recorded a 79 percent rainfall deficit this year so far.

Kathua tops the list with 97 percent deficiency from January 1 to February 12, 2025.

J&K has recorded a deficit rainfall of 79 percent as against the normal precipitation of 140 mm, the rainfall of just 29.8 was recorded during the period.

As per the data, Jammu has recorded a deficit rainfall of 94 percent, while Udhampur and Samba districts have recorded a deficiency of 92 percent each.

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has recorded a deficit rainfall of 82 percent during the period, while seven other places, including Shopian, Reasi, Ramban, Kulgam, Doda, Budgam, and Anantnag, have recorded a deficiency in between 80...