Season’s Peak Heat:SRINAGAR: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of Kashmir recorded the hottest day of the season on Monday, while the weatherman predicted light snow and rain on April 9 (Wednesday).
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Srinagar recorded the season’s hottest day today at 28.2 degrees Celsius, which was 9.4 degrees Celsius above the normal temperature.
Qazigund in South Kashmir also recorded the hottest day at 27.6 degrees Celsius, which was 9.3 degrees Celsius above the normal temperature.
Pahalgam, a famous tourist destination, recorded a maximum temperature of 24.2 degrees Celsius, which was 8.9 degrees Celsius above the normal, while Kupwara in North Kashmir recorded a maximum temperature of 28.6 degrees Celsius.
Kokernag and Gulmarg, a famous ski resort, also recorded 9.6 degrees Celsius and 11.5 degrees Celsius above normal temperatures respectively today, as the mercury settled at 26.6 degrees Celsius and 20.0 degrees Celsius respectively.Meanwhile, the weatherman has predicted generally cloudy weather towards the afternoon, with the possibility of light snow over the higher reaches of North and Central Kashmir towards late night.
The local Meteorological Department (MeT) has also issued a yellow alert for Wednesday, predicting isolated thunderstorms, hailstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 KMPH in both the divisions of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a statement, Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, said that on April 9 and 10, generally cloudy weather with intermittent spells of light rain and snow (higher reaches) is expected at many places in the Kashmir division and scattered places in the Jammu division, with the possibility of thunderstorms and gusty winds (30–40 KMPH) at a few places.
On April 11, he said that generally cloudy weather with light rain and snow (higher reaches) is expected at scattered places towards morning, with improvement thereafter.
He added that from April 12 to 17, the weather would remain generally dry, while from April 18 to 20, fresh spells of rain and snow (higher reaches) are expected during the period.
In its advisory, the MeT has advised travellers, tourists, and transporters to follow the administration and traffic advisories.
Besides, farmers have been advised to suspend farm operations during April 9 and 10. (KNO)