SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir witnessed an extraordinary rise in temperatures on Wednesday, with Kokarnag in south Kashmir setting a new all-time record for the highest maximum temperature ever recorded in April.
The summer capital Srinagar sizzled at 30.9°C, marking the second-highest maximum temperature ever recorded in the city during April.
According to the Meteorological Department, Kokerrnag in Anantnag district recorded a maximum temperature of 29.1°C, surpassing the previous April record of 28.3°C, which was set on April 30, 2007.
MeT said Srinagar recorded a 30.9°C day temperature, making it the second-highest maximum temperature ever recorded in the summer capital during April.
The all-time highest temperature in Srinagar for the month remains 31.1°C, recorded on April 20, 1946, MeT said.
Qazigund and Pahalgam in south Kashmir recorded day temperatures of 30.9 °C and 27 °C, respectively.
The ski resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla district recorded 22.2 °C.
The MeT on Wednesday predicted generally hot and dry weather with a heat wave at isolated places till May 1.
The MeT said from May 1 to May 5, the Union Territory is likely to witness brief showers at isolated to scattered places, accompanied by thunder and gusty winds.
The weather is expected to settle from May 6 to 8, with a generally dry spell forecast. However, May 9 and 10 may bring a change again, as there is a possibility of light rain and thunder in some parts of the Union Territory.
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