While days in Srinagar have been unbearably hot over the past fortnight due to heat wave conditions, the minimum temperature in Srinagar soared to 25 degrees Celsius — the highest ever recorded in June.
According to MeT official, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 25°C, which is 7.9°C above normal for this time of year.
“Pahalgam tourist resort in south Kashmir registered a low of 18.8°C, which is 7.9°C above normal, setting a new June record for the station. The famous ski resort of Gulmarg recorded a minimum temperature of 16.8°C, which is 5.8°C above normal for this time of year,” he said.
Kupwara recorded 21.7°C, 6.4°C above normal while Qazigund in south Kashmir recorded 21.0°C, 5.5°C above normal.
According to Independent weather forecaster, Faizan Arif, it was for the first time in recorded history, Srinagar has logged a minimum temperature of 25.0°C in June — the highest ever.
He said at 18.8°C, Pahalgam again breaks the record and registers the highest ever minimum temperature in June.
“The current average daytime temperature for June stands at 29.2°C, compounding discomfort for residents as both days and nights grow increasingly warmer,” Arif said.