{"id":199099,"date":"2026-04-27T11:16:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T06:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/?p=199099"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T06:16:16","slug":"heatwave-persists-in-jammu-temperatures-above-normal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/2026\/04\/27\/heatwave-persists-in-jammu-temperatures-above-normal.html","title":{"rendered":"Heatwave persists in Jammu, temperatures above normal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Jammu: A persistent heatwave gripped the Jammu plains, with temperatures staying well above normal.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Rainfall remained negligible, with Banihal recording 3.0 mm and Batote 2.4 mm of light precipitation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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. 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