Kashmir witnessed an unusual rise in day temperatures on Saturday, with Srinagar recording 31.7 degrees Celsius, which was 7.6 degrees above normal, while several other places across the Valley also saw temperatures significantly above seasonal averages.
In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded 35.1°C, Banihal 30.0°C, Batote 24.6°C, Bhaderwah 28.8°C and Katra 32.0°C.
From May 11 to May 13, the MeT predicted generally cloudy conditions with one or two spells of light to moderate rain and thundershower at many places across Jammu and Kashmir. It said hailstorm, thunder, lightning and gusty winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph are likely at a few places during the period.
The MeT department has also predicted a fall in day temperatures by 3 to 5 degrees Celsius at many places between May 11 and May 13.
Farmers have been advised to continue farm operations till May 10 in view of the expected change in weather conditions
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