Overview

• On June 24, Srinagar recorded a season-high 35.5°C, the hottest June day since 2005 and 6.3°C above normal.
• That night saw a record June low of 25°C, marking the warmest overnight temperature for the month in recorded history.
• Rain lashed the Kashmir valley on June 25, bringing temperatures down after weeks of extreme heat.
• The MeT forecasts intermittent rain and thunderstorms through June 28 across the region.
• Authorities warn of flash floods, landslides and waterlogging in low-lying areas and have advised farmers to suspend irrigation activities.