Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 35 per cent surplus rainfall during July, ending an eight-month period of below-normal precipitation across the Union Territory. According to the rainfall data, compiled by an independent weather forecaster, Jammu and Kashmir received 259.7 mm of rainfall in July against a normal of 192.6 mm, resulting in a surplus of 35 per cent.
The July rainfall marks a notable turnaround after a prolonged period of below-normal precipitation across the Union Territory.
The improvement in July was particularly pronounced across most districts of the Kashmir valley. All Kashmir districts, except Shopian, recorded above-normal rainfall during the month, the data suggests.
The highest surplus was recorded...