Srinagar, July 15, 2025 – The Kashmir Valley is experiencing a prolonged wet spell, with the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecasting continued rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir until July 17. Following a brief rise in temperatures, light to moderate rainfall returned on Monday, cooling the region and prompting weather advisories from authorities. The Srinagar district administration has urged residents and tourists to avoid water bodies like Dal Lake and the Jhelum River due to risks of flash floods and landslides.Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the MeT Department, reported that cloudy skies with intermittent light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected across the Kashmir division, with a possibility of intense showers or heavy rainfall at isolated locations. “The weather will remain partly to generally cloudy, with light rain or snowfall in higher reaches until July 17,” Dr. Ahmad told Rising Kashmir. A Yellow alert has been issued for the entire week, with warnings of potential flash floods, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones, particularly in hilly terrains and along highways.
The recent rains have lowered temperatures across the Valley, providing relief from the intense heatwave that gripped the region earlier this summer. However, the MeT has cautioned that vulnerable areas may face disruptions due to heavy rain, with fresh spells of rain and thundershowers expected at scattered places from July 18 to 21. The Srinagar administration’s advisory highlights the risks of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds, advising tourists, Shikara riders, and boat operators to exercise caution until conditions improve.
The wet spell, driven by a Western Disturbance interacting with active monsoon winds, may also bring minor snow showers to extreme higher reaches, according to posts on X. Despite the rainfall, experts warn that Kashmir’s ongoing water crisis persists, as consistent and widespread rain is needed to replenish drying streams and groundwater levels.
