Highest Temperature Recorded in Srinagar

SRINAGAR: The metrological department recorded the highest temperature of the season in Kashmir on Thursday and expected the temperatures will increase further till this weekend. On Thursday the temperature was recorded at 32.7 degree Celsius and it is expected to go higher said Sonam Lotus, the director of the meteorological department Jammu and Kashmir.

“Moderate to severe thunderstorm and showers with lightning and strong gusty winds are most likely to hit (above 75percent) areas including Kathua, Samba, Jammu, Udampur, Reasi, Doda, Kistawar, Ramban etc during next 1-3hrs.” Lotus said. “A spell of evening shower is also expected likely en-route Pahalgam Holy Cave and Baltal.”

“There is a possibility of some scattered rain on the Amarnath routes, however, the overall weather is going to be feasible for the pilgrims,” Lotus added