SRINAGAR: Amid forecasts for mainly dry weather in JK and a heat wave over the plains of Jammu division from May 22, night temperatures increased at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 13.2°C against 12.4°C on the previous night, which was 1.5°C above normal for the summer capital of JK at this time of the year.
Qazigund recorded a minimum of 10.6°C against 10.2°C on the previous night, 0.3°C above normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam recorded a low of 6.2°C against 6.5°C on the previous night, which is normal for the famous resort in south Kashmir.
Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a minimum of 10.8°C against 9.7°C, 0.7°C above normal.
Kupwara town recorded a minimum of 10.5°C against 9.6°C on the previous night, which was 0.1°C above normal.
Gulmarg recorded a minimum of 8.2°C against 8.0°C on the previous night, 1.4°C above normal for the world-famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Jammu recorded a low of 24.7°C against 25.1°C on the previous night, 0.3°C above normal for the winter capital of JK. Banihal recorded a low of 13.0°C, Batote 15.8°C, and Bhaderwah 11.6°C.
Regarding the forecast, the official said generally dry weather is expected until May 28.
“Overall, no significant weather activity is expected until May 28,” he said.
He also forecast a heat wave over the plains of Jammu Division from May 22.
Hot and dry weather in the hilly districts of Jammu Division is likely to continue over the next few days. (GNS)
