Srinagar: A relentless heatwave continues to grip the Kashmir Valley, setting new temperature benchmarks and disrupting daily life across the region. On Saturday, Srinagar recorded a scorching 37.4°C, marking the third highest temperature ever recorded in July.
This reading comes close to the second highest of 37.7°C logged on July 5, 1953, and just below the all-time high of 38.3°C recorded on July 10, 1946.
The extreme heat wasn’t limited to the capital. Pahalgam, which serves as a key base camp for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, witnessed its hottest July day ever with the mercury touching 31.6°C, surpassing its previous record of 31.5°C set on July 21 last year.
Kokernag also sizzled at 34.0°C, the second-highest temperature ever recorded there, falling just short of the 34.1°C record set on July 28, 2024.
The unusually high temperatures have triggered growing concern among residents, with many parents and students urging the authorities to extend the ongoing summer vacation. With classrooms already shut due to the heat, calls are mounting for a longer break until weather conditions improve.
