Jammu and Kashmir heatwave conditions have persisted over the region as temperatures on Sunday crossed 34.5 degrees Celsius despite light rain showers at isolated places.
The majority of the parts in Jammu and Kashmir experienced higher temperatures from Saturday, especially Srinagar, where a mix of heatwaves and hot, dry air has worsened the conditions over the past two weeks.
The heatwave extended to the parts of South Kashmir where temperatures usually remain normal at this time of the year, except for the Pampore belt, which is famous for saffron farming.
The maximum temperatures recorded at Qazigund crossed 32.6 degrees Celsius, Kokernag 31.2 degrees Celsius, and the scenic resort Pahalgam recorded 29.2 degrees Celsius
Similar temperatures were recorded in North Kashmir; Kupwara, the border district of Kashmir, recorded a high of 33.2 degrees Celsius, while the ski destination Gulmarg offered the only breather at a relatively cooler 24.0 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, Jammu city saw the mercury hit 33.5 degrees Celsius, while other major towns like Banihal recorded temperatures over 30 degrees, along with Bhaderwah, which recorded 31.7 degrees Celsius, and Katra, which serves as the base camp for the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, also recorded 30.2 degrees Celsius.
Apart from that, the Union territory of Ladakh also experienced relatively higher temperatures, with Leh recording 29.0 degrees Celsius and Kargil registering a maximum of 31.5 degrees Celsius.
According to the MeT office in Srinagar, there is a possibility of intermittent rain and thundershowers at scattered places till late afternoon of June 30.
The official added that from July 01 to 02, there is a possibility of intermittent rain and thundershowers at scattered places, which might provide a respite from the ongoing sweltering heatwave.
Officials have advised people to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight during peak hours, and take necessary precautions against heat-related illnesses.
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