Srinagar, March 31 -- Jammu and Kashmir ended March with a 34 per cent deficit in rainfall, as several western disturbances during the month failed to bring normal precipitation.
According to independent weather observer Faizan Arif, the union Territory received 100.7 mm of rainfall against a normal of 152.9 mm, placing the month in the "deficient" category.
The summer capital Srinagar recorded 88.5 mm rainfall against a normal of 115.0 mm, marking a 23 per cent deficit, while the winter capital Jammu witnessed a sharper shortfall of 43 per cent, receiving 52.4 mm against 92.3 mm.
Across Kashmir Valley, several districts reported notable rainfall deficiencies. Anantnag recorded a deficit of 47 per cent, Budgam 44 per cent, Bandipora 35 p...