The persistent dry weather conditions and less moisture in the atmosphere have led to the rise in the maximum temperature across Jammu & Kashmir with most areas surpassing the previous records on Monday. The weatherman however, has predicted a sigh of relief from the intense heat wave from May 30.
According to the details, Qazigund, the gate way of Kashmir has surpassed all previous records as the station has recorded the hottest May day since the last over four decades.
The figures shared by the local Meteorological department here stated that the highest maximum temperature of 34.0 degree Celsius was recorded today at Qazigund for the last 43 years, breaking all the previous record of 33.6 degree Celsius on 31st May 1981.
Pahalgam, a famous tourist destination has also recorded the second highest temperature in the month of May at 28.6 degree Celsius during the last 23 years while the highest-ever temperature was recorded at 30.8 degree Celsius on 23rd May 2000.
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