MIRPUR (AJK) , (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point news – 2nd Sep, 2026) Rain lashed several parts of both sides of the line of control in Jammu and Kashmir state, AJK and IIOJK, over the past 24 hours, with Kathua in occupied Jammu region recording the highest rainfall of 73 mm, the Meteorological Centre Srinagar said on Wednesday, says a report reaching here on Wednesday from across the line of control.
The report quoted weather experts as saying that Katra received 62 mm of rain, while Poonch and Udhampur recorded 38.5 mm and 27 mm, respectively, during the period, the report said.
The MeT office forecast generally cloudy weather across the Indian Illegally occupied J&K state on September 1 and 2, with one or two spells of light to moderate rain or thundershowers at many places.
It said brief intense heavy showers were likely over parts of the Jammu division, particularly during the early morning and late afternoon or evening hours.
The weather experts have cautioned that such intense showers over localised areas could trigger flash floods, mudslides and landslides during September 2.
On September 3, the weather is expected to remain generally dry, though brief showers may occur at a few places.
Light to moderate rain and thundershowers are likely at many places on September 4, accompanied by brief intense showers, the forecast said.
From September 5 to 12, both sides of the LoC in J&K state are expected to experience generally dry weather, with brief spells of rain or thundershowers possible at isolated to scattered places, mainly during the early morning and afternoon hours.
The MeT Centre advised people to remain cautious in vulnerable areas during periods of intense rainfall.
It also said farmers could continue harvesting and other agricultural operations while keeping local weather conditions in view, the report added.
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