| After weeks of an unusually prolonged dry spell that has pushed Jammu and Kashmir into a staggering 96 per cent rainfall deficit, the forecast of two successive Western Disturbances offers both relief and renewed responsibility. While the anticipated rain and snowfall may ease mounting concerns over water scarcity, agriculture and horticulture, the associated risks demand heightened preparedness from authorities and citizens alike.
The Meteorological Department’s advisory clearly indicates that the first system, expected between January 22 and 24, will be intense, with peak activity on January 23. A second, moderate spell is forecast from the night of January 26 to January 28. Together, th |