Heatwave persists in Jammu, temperatures above normal
Jammu: A persistent heatwave gripped the Jammu plains, with temperatures staying well above normal.
According to Kashmir Media Service, residents thronged water bodies and picnic spots seeking relief from the heat. Jammu recorded a high of 39.4 degrees Celsius, 3.7 degrees above normal, and a low of 23.3 degrees Celsius, a Meteorological Department spokesperson said.
Katra, the base camp for Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district, was the second-hottest with a maximum of 35.8 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 19.6 degrees Celsius. Batote in Ramban district recorded 27.7 degrees Celsius day temperature and 14.0 degrees Celsius at night, while Bhaderwah in Doda district saw a maximum of 27.2 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 8.0 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall remained negligible, with Banihal recording 3.0 mm and Batote 2.4 mm of light precipitation.
