Heavy rainfall, hailstorm hit Ramban; Srinagar lashed by showers

A man walks amid rainfall in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, on May 31, 2025 | Photo Credit: PTI

Heavy rainfall and hailstorms lashed Jammu & Kashmir’s Ramban district on Saturday (May 31, 2025), causing disruptions in the region. Meanwhile, parts of Srinagar city witnessed moderate to heavy rain, affecting daily activities.

However, tourists in Srinagar welcomed the rain. A visitor said, “The rainy weather here feels refreshing and wonderful. We’re visiting as tourists, and just a few days ago, the heat here was almost as intense as in Uttar Pradesh. But since arriving, this cool, rainy climate has been a delightful change. Dal Lake looks stunning in this weather, and the locals seem thrilled with the shift.”

Monsoon rains LIVE updates - May 31, 2025

Meanwhile, hailstorms and heavy rainfall battered Jammu & Kashmir’s Ramban district.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms across the Kashmir Division on Friday, with a warning for isolated heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph.

It predicted that Srinagar will witness cloudy skies with light rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging between a maximum of 24°C and a minimum of 11°C.

In the Jammu Division, fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely, accompanied by isolated heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds up to 50-60 kmph. Jammu city is expected to experience partly cloudy skies with chances of light rain or thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from a high of 37°C to a low of 21°C.

In other areas, Muzaffarabad is likely to see generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures between 33°C and 15°C. Mirpur is also expected to have generally cloudy conditions with light rain or thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from 37°C to 22°C.

The IMD has advised residents to stay cautious due to the potential for heavy rain and strong winds in isolated areas across Jammu & Kashmir.

Published - May 31, 2025 01:33 pm IST