Srinagar, June 29: Srinagar recorded the hottest day of the season on Monday as the maximum temperature soared to 35.3 degrees Celsius with the Valley witnessing intense heatwave-like conditions for the third consecutive day.

According to MeT official, temperatures across north and south Kashmir remained significantly above normal.
Srinagar recorded 35.3°C, which was 5.3°C above normal, he said.
Qazigund registered 33.8°C (5.0°C above normal), Pahalgam recorded 29.0°C (3.6°C above normal), Kupwara touched 32.7°C (2.7°C above normal), Kokernag recorded 32.9°C (5.0°C above normal), and Gulmarg registered 26.2°C, which was 5.2°C above normal.
Srinagar surpassed the highest June temperatures recorded in the last two decades, according to previous meteorological data.
A MeT official said hot and dry weather is expected to persist across Jammu and Kashmir till June 30, with heatwave-like conditions continuing over most parts of the Union Territory.
He said light rain or brief thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds may occur at scattered places during late-night and early morning hours, while pre-monsoon showers are also likely over the plains of the Jammu region.
Fresh spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected across Jammu and Kashmir between July 1 and July 5, bringing relief from the prevailing heat, the official said.
Heavy rainfall, intense showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds are likely at a few places, particularly on July 2 and 3, he added.
According to the forecast, weather from July 6 to July 8 is likely to remain hot and humid, with intermittent rain or thundershowers at scattered places.
The Meteorological Department has advised people to remain cautious, warning that heavy rainfall on July 2 and 3 could trigger flash floods, landslides and mudslides in vulnerable areas of the Jammu division.
Residents have been advised to stay away from nallas, streams and landslide-prone areas, while temporary waterlogging is also expected in low-lying areas due to intense rainfall.