Jammu records 190.4 mm rainfall in 24 Hours, second-highest August downpour in nearly 100 years

Jammu, Aug 24: Jammu City witnessed an extraordinary spell of rainfall in the past 24 hours, recording 190.4 millimetres of precipitation till 8:30 a.m. Sunday. This has gone down as the second-highest single-day rainfall for the month of August in nearly a century.

The only higher mark, according to ‘Kashmir Weather’ remains the 228.6 millimetres recorded on 5 August 1926. With the latest spell, Jammu has also surpassed its previous second-highest figure of 189.6 millimetres, which was logged on 11 August 2022.

Heavy downpour triggered waterlogging in several parts of the city, disrupted traffic and raised concerns over the flood situation in low-lying areas. Authorities are monitoring river levels, particularly in streams prone to sudden swelling during intense rainfall.

Meteorological officials said that while such extreme rain events remain rare, Jammu has witnessed a series of record-breaking showers in recent years, indicating a changing trend in weather patterns. They have advised people to stay alert and avoid venturing into vulnerable areas near rivers and streams. [KNT]