Srinagar: Night temperatures recorded a rise in Jammu and Kashmir except in Kupwara and Bhaderwah but stayed below normal on Tuesday, officials said.
According to details shared by the meteorological department, Kashmir capital Srinagar recorded a minimum of 8.2°C against 6.7°C the previous night, below normal by 0.7°C.
In South Kashmir, Qazigund recorded a minimum of 5.4°C against 4.8°C the previous night, which was 2.1°C below normal for the gateway town of Kashmir.
Pahalgam recorded a low of 2.4°C against 1.9°C the previous night, below normal by 1.6°C, while Kokernag logged a minimum of 5.5°C against 5.4°C the previous night, below normal by 2.1°C.
In north Kashmir, Kupwara recorded a low of 6.2°C against 6.5°C the previous night, below normal by 1.4°C.
Gulmarg recorded a low of 1.0°C against 0.2°C the previous night, below normal by 2.3°C for the world-famous skiing resort in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Jammu recorded a minimum of 19.1°C against 18.8°C the previous night, below normal by 1.9°C.
Pir Panchal region’s Banihal recorded a low of 9.0°C, and Chenab region’s Bhaderwah logged 7.4°C.
Regarding the forecast, he said, until April 25, generally dry weather is expected but afternoon thundershower/hailstorm activity at isolated places can't be ruled out.
From April 26-28, there is a possibility of generally cloudy weather with light to moderate rain and light snow (over higher reaches) with thunder at most places.
From April 29-30, generally cloudy weather with light rain with thunder at many places has been predicted.
(GNS)