Night temperature drops below normal after rains in J&K
Amid rains at scattered places, night temperature remained below normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.
Posted on May 22, 2022 | Author NA
Amid rains at scattered places, night temperature remained below normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.
A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of 10.2°C against 10.9°C on the previous night. The temperature, he said, is ‘below’ normal by 1.5°C during this time of the year for the summer capital.
Regarding rain in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today, he said, Srinagar received traces, Qazigund 1.8, Pahalgam 0.4mm, Kupwara 0.0mm, Kokernag 0.2mm, Gulmarg 0.6mm, Banihal 0.0mm, Batote 0.0mm and Bhadarwah 4.4mm.
“Widespread rain/thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds is most likely in Kashmir on May 22nd and on 23rd in Jammu region,” he said.
From May 25th till ending May, he said, mainly “dry and hot weather is most likely in J&K, although, a brief spell of rain at isolated to scattered places can't be ruled out, although chances are less.” He said gradual rise in temperature was expected from May 25th till the next spell of rain. (GNS)