Srinagar Sizzles at 30.4°C, Second-Hottest April Day Since 1946; Qazigund at 29.8°C Records Third-Highest

 

Sachnews Jammu Kashmir

Srinagar, April 15: The Kashmir Valley is witnessing an spike in daytime temperatures, with many stations reporting maximum temperatures 8–11°C above normal levels, as per the latest data from the Meteorological Department.

According to MeT, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 30.4°C on Tuesday, making it the second-highest ever for the month of April. The all-time April high for Srinagar remains 31.1°C, recorded on April 20, 1946.

Qazigund also saw a significant temperature surge, logging 29.8°C, which stands as the third-highest April temperature ever recorded in the region.

Other notable temperatures recorded across the J&K today include:

• Pahalgam: 25.4°C

• Kupwara: 29.5°C

• Kokernag: 27.5°C

• Gulmarg: 20.7°C

• Muzaffarabad: 37.5°C

• Mirpur: 36.1°C

• Jammu: 35.7°C

• Banihal: 25.8°C

• Batote: 24.1°C

• Katra: 32.4°C

• Bhadarwah: 26.4°C