Srinagar, May 9 (NVI): Several parts of Kashmir recorded temperatures significantly above normal on Saturday as dry weather conditions continued across Jammu and Kashmir, with Srinagar witnessing one of the hottest days of the season so far at 31.7 degrees Celsius.
According to weather data, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 31.7 degrees Celsius, which was 7.6 degrees above normal for this time of the year.
Qazigund in south Kashmir settled at 31 degrees Celsius, 7.8 degrees above normal, while the tourist resort of Pahalgam recorded 25.2 degrees Celsius, 4.5 degrees above normal.
Kupwara in north Kashmir registered 29.5 degrees Celsius, while Kokernag recorded 28.6 degrees Celsius, both remaining above seasonal averages.
The famous ski resort of Gulmarg also witnessed unusually warm conditions as the mercury settled at 23 degrees Celsius, 8.3 degrees above normal.
Among other areas, Sopore recorded 32.1 degrees Celsius, Beerwah in Budgam touched 28.7 degrees Celsius, while Aloosa in Bandipora registered 30.3 degrees Celsius.
In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 35.1 degrees Celsius, which was 1.7 degrees below normal.
Banihal registered 30 degrees Celsius, over four degrees above normal, while Bhaderwah recorded 28.8 degrees Celsius. Batote and Katra settled at 24.6 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius respectively.
Officials said the prevailing dry weather conditions have led to a sharp rise in daytime temperatures across most parts of the Union Territory.(NVI)
