Srinagar: Srinagar on Tuesday recorded the hottest April day in nearly eight decades at 30.4 degrees Celsius which was 10.2 degrees above normal for this time of the season, officials said.
The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recorded the highest ever maximum temperature of 31.1 degrees Celsius on April 20, 1946, the officials of the meteorological department said.
They said the day temperature was 10.2 degrees above normal. The average normal day temperature for this time of the season is 20.2 degrees Celsius.
There was a significant rise in mercury on Tuesday with the weather stations in the Kashmir valley registering 8.1 to 11.2 degrees above normal temperature, the officials said.
They said Qazigund at 29.8 degrees Celsius recorded the third highest maximum temperature ever in the month of April.
The meteorological department said the weather in the valley is likely to stay generally dry till April 17.
From April 18-20, there is a possibility of light to moderate rain/snow in the higher reaches at most places with possibility of moderate to heavy rain at isolated to scattered places, it said.
As per the forecast, April 21 will be generally cloudy with a possibility of light rain and thunder at scattered places.
The weather is expected to improve on April 22 and 23, remaining mostly dry. Cloudy conditions are likely to return on April 26 and 27.
In its advisory, the MeT warned that due to the wet spell during April 18-20, there is a possibility of landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones at vulnerable locations.
Farmers have been advised to continue their farm operations till April 17.
Travelers, tourists, and transporters have been urged to plan their activities in accordance with official traffic and administrative advisories.
At 30.4 Deg Cel, Srinagar records hottest April day in nearly 8 decades
