Overview

• Srinagar recorded its second consecutive day of the season's highest temperature at 32.2°C, with Qazigund reaching a record 33.0°C.
• Jammu city faced more severe conditions, with temperatures soaring to 40.0°C, highlighting regional heatwave intensity.
• Meteorologists forecast light rain and thundershowers until May 20, offering brief relief before another heatwave expected from May 21–24.
• Temperatures varied across Kashmir, from 23.6°C in Gulmarg to 31.4°C in Kokernag, reflecting significant spatial differences.
• Officials advised vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, children, and the elderly, to stay hydrated and take precautions during the ongoing heatwave.