Heatwave Grips Kashmir as Srinagar Records Season’s Hottest Day at 33.8°C

*Qazigund Sizzles at 33.2°C, Kupwara 32.3°C, Kulgam 31.9°C*

Srinagar on Sunday recorded its hottest day of the season with the maximum temperature settling at 33.8°C, as intense heat continued to grip Kashmir following a sharp rise in temperatures over the past two days.

According to data issued by the Meteorological Department as per news agency, Qazigund recorded 33.2°C, Kupwara 32.3°C, Kokernag (Anantnag district) 31.9°C, Banihal 31.6°C, Batote 29.5°C, Pahalgam 27.7°C, while Gulmarg recorded 24.8°C.

In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded 37.0°C, Katra 35.6°C, and Bhaderwah 32.0°C.

Officials in the Meteorological Department told news agency JKNS that generally dry weather is expected to prevail across Jammu and Kashmir till the end of June.

They said a significant change in weather is likely between July 1 and July 4, as a fresh Western Disturbance interacting with advancing monsoon winds is expected to affect the Union Territory.

According to the MeT Department, the approaching weather system is likely to trigger widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, gusty winds, lightning and isolated hailstorms in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Officials said the expected wet spell is likely to provide much-needed relief from the prevailing heatwave conditions, though strong winds and heavy showers could lead to localised disruptions in vulnerable areas.

The MeT Department has advised residents, particularly those living in flood-prone and hilly areas, to remain alert and follow official weather advisories.

The rainfall activity is also expected to bring a noticeable drop in temperatures after several days of unusually hot weather across the region. (JKNS)