Srinagar, June 29 (NVI): Srinagar recorded the hottest day of the season on Monday, with the maximum temperature soaring to 35.3 degrees Celsius as a prolonged heatwave gripped the Kashmir Valley for the third consecutive day, officials said.
According to officials at the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, hot and dry weather accompanied by heatwave-like conditions is expected to persist across Jammu and Kashmir till June 30. However, light rain or brief thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds may occur at scattered places during late-night and early morning hours, while pre-monsoon showers are also likely over the plains of Jammu.
The MeT Department has forecast fresh spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers across the Union Territory from July 1 to July 5, bringing the possibility of relief from the prevailing heat. Heavy rainfall, intense showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely at a few places, particularly on July 2 and 3.
From July 6 to July 8, the weather is expected to remain hot and humid, with intermittent rain or thundershowers at scattered places, the officials said.
The weather department has advised people to remain cautious, warning that heavy rainfall on July 2 and 3 could trigger flash floods, landslides and mudslides in vulnerable areas of the Jammu division. It also cautioned against venturing near nallas, streams and landslide-prone areas, and said intense showers may lead to temporary waterlogging in low-lying areas.(NVI)
