Srinagar, May 10, May 11 -- Jammu and Kashmir is staring down a massive water crisis as the seasonal rainfall deficit in the union territory stands at 26 per cent since March 1 this year. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) data, only five of the 20 districts in Jammu and Kashmir received rainfall in the normal range (81 per cent to 119 per cent of average seasonal precipitation).Shopian district in the valley and Kathua in Jammu are facing a massive rainfall deficit with the south Kashmir district receiving precipitation 71 per cent less than normal from March 1 to May 6, 2026. Kathua has received 63 per cent less rainfall in the corresponding period.Kulgam district is facing 53 per cent deficit followed by Anantnag (...