From Doda to Leh: Himalayan Districts Reel Under Record-Breaking Rain By: Javid Amin | 01 Sep 2025 A Monsoon Like No Other August 2025 will be remembered as the month when the skies unleashed unprecedented fury over the Himalayas. Jammu & Kashmir recorded 319.3 mm rainfall in August — a 73% surplus, the 6th wettest August since 1901. Ladakh, usually known for its arid cold desert, was drenched — a 930% surplus, with Kargil receiving 1,530% above normal rain. These are not just numbers. They mark a tectonic shift in…
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