Srinagar: Blistering heat swept Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday as Jammu recorded the hottest day of the season at 44.4°C.
The temperatures soared well above normal at all other places with Srinagar recording the day temperature of 33.5 degree Celsius.
Qazigund reported 34.0°C (7.3°C above normal), while Kokernag and Pahalgam sizzled at 32.2°C and 29.2°C respectively. Gulmarg, the popular hill resort, recorded 23.0°C, still 4.2°C above normal.
According to MeT data, both Kashmir and Jammu divisions witnessed high maximum temperatures, triggering heat-related advisories.
Samba recorded the highest maximum temperature of 46.6 degree Celsius while Jammu city touched 44.3 degrees Celsius, MeT officials said.
The Jammu region is experiencing extreme heatwave conditions for the past four days. Today, five districts recorded temperatures above the 40-degree mark, they said.
The maximum temperature in Jammu city today was higher than Sunday’s 42.7 degrees Celsius, they said.
Katra, the base camp for Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, recorded 40.2 degrees Celsius, while Ramban recorded 43.2 degrees Celsius and Kathua 43.2 degree Celsius, , the MeT department said.
In Kokernag, the mercury settled at 32.2°C, while in Kupwara and Gulmarg, a maximum temperature of 31.6°C and 23.0°C was recorded, respectively, on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the heat wave is expected to continue for the next four days.
Local authorities urged residents to take precautions, including staying indoors during peak heat hours in the afternoon, drinking plenty of water and avoiding strenuous outdoor activities.
Blistering heat sweeps J&K, Srinagar sizzles at 33.5°C
