Srinagar, May 8 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir continued to witness intense dry weather conditions on Thursday, with several places across the Kashmir Valley recording temperatures significantly above normal, while summer capital Srinagar touched 30 degrees Celsius, officials said.
According to Meteorological Department data available Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 30.0°C, which was 5.9 degrees above normal for the season, while the minimum temperature settled at 13.0°C.
Qazigund recorded a maximum temperature of 29.6°C, remaining 6.4 degrees above normal, while tourist resort Pahalgam registered 24.1°C, which was 3.4 degrees above the seasonal average.
Kupwara recorded a maximum temperature of 28.3°C, while Kukernag settled at 27.6°C, with both places witnessing warmer-than-usual weather conditions.
Gulmarg, the famous tourist destination in north Kashmir, recorded a maximum temperature of 21.2°C, which was 6.5 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature there settled at 6.5°C.
In Jammu division, Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 32.8°C, while Banihal, Batote, Katra and Bhaderwah also experienced mainly dry weather during the day.
Officials said no major rainfall activity was recorded anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir, while humidity levels remained moderate across most areas.
The Meteorological Department has predicted generally dry weather conditions across the Union Territory over the next few days, with temperatures likely to remain above normal in many places.(NVI)
