Early Times Report
Jammu, July 28: Environment experts in Jammu and Kashmir are worried as Srinagar, the summer capital of the Union Territory, recorded the 6th highest maximum temperature ever in the month of July since 1893 when the weather observatory was established.
Kashmir-Weather- a social media platform reported some shocking facts from today’s extreme heatwave.
“Real feel temperature in Srinagar may have reached 39.5°C today - which means that on the ground people experienced near 40°C temperatures”, reports said.
Qazigund surpassed its previous highest-ever maximum temperature record by a huge margin of 1.1°C. (35.6°C today, previous record 34.5°C) Kokernag surpassed its previous highest ever temp. record by 0.6°C (34.1°C today, previous record 33.5°C). Departure from normal for Qazigund was 7.7°C, while for Kokernag it was unbelievable 8.7°C.
“At 36.2°C, Srinagar has recorded the 6th highest maximum temperature ever in the month of July. (6th highest since 1893 when weather observatory was established)”, it reported.
Srinagar also recorded a minimum temperature of 24.6°C, marking the third-highest minimum temperature in the city’s 132-year meteorological history.
This temperature is 5.8°C above the normal for this time of year, highlighting the severity of th Previous Records
38.3°C on 10 July 1946
37.7°C on 05 July 1953
37.0°C on 09 July 1999
36.6°C on 19 July 1997
This record-breaking heat comes just days after Srinagar experienced its second-highest minimum temperature ever, reaching 24.8°C on July 26, 2021. The all-time highest minimum temperature for the city remains 25.2°C, recorded on July 21, 1988.
The current heat wave has intensified concerns about the impact of rising temperatures on both the environment and public health. The administration has issued warnings advising residents to take precautions against the extreme heat, including staying hydrated and avoiding unnecessary outdoor activities during peak hours.
Meteorologists suggest that this unusual temperature spike could be linked to broader climate patterns affecting the region, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and adaptive measures to address the challenges posed by such extreme weather events.
This morning in Srinagar, temperatures were comparable to those usually experienced in mid-May. At 8:30 a.m., the Real Feel temperature reached 29.8°C, while the actual temperature was 28.0°C with a relative humidity of 63%.
As Kashmir faces this unprecedented heat wave, officials and experts are calling for heightened awareness and proactive steps to mitigate the effects of rising temperatures on the local community and environment. | 