Srinagar- The Kashmir Valley is witnessing an early surge in temperatures as a dry spell continues to grip the region. With a 26 percent rainfall deficit recorded so far in June, weather experts have warned of an intense heatwave likely to prevail over the next three days.
According to independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif Keng, Srinagar may see the mercury soar above 35 degrees Celsius, much higher than the usual seasonal average. On Wednesday, the summer capital recorded a maximum temperature of 32.5 degrees Celsius.
Other parts of the Valley too recorded unusually high temperatures. Qazigund registered 31.4 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam 27.0, Kokernag 30.8, Kupwara 30.5, and the ski resort of Gulmarg recorded 22.8 degrees Celsius. Interestingly, Jammu city recorded below-normal temperatures, with the day’s maximum settling at 37.6 degrees Celsius. Banihal, Batote, Katra, and Bhaderwah also reported temperatures hovering around or slightly below 35 degrees.
Data compiled by the local Meteorological Department shows a significant drop in rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir this month. Samba recorded the highest deficit at 72 percent, followed by Kathua at 62 percent. Most other districts, including Srinagar, Budgam, Baramulla, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Kulgam, Poonch, Reasi, Shopian, and Udhampur, have all recorded below-normal precipitation. Rajouri, however, remained the only station to record large excess rainfall, while Anantnag, Doda, Jammu, Kupwara, and Ramban reported normal precipitation levels.
The MeT department has predicted generally dry weather till June 20, with a possibility of brief rain, thundershowers, and gusty winds at isolated places. Between June 21 and 22, the forecast suggests generally cloudy skies with intermittent spells of rain and thunderstorms at many locations. From June 23 to 24, conditions are expected to remain dry except for brief, isolated showers, while a more active wet spell is likely between June 25 and 27.
The department has also issued an advisory asking farmers to continue with their agricultural operations till June 20. It warned of moderate to heavy rain with intense showers in parts of the Jammu division between June 21 and 22, which could lead to flash floods, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in vulnerable areas.
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