The temperature in Srinagar reached 35.7 degrees Celsius on Thursday, surpassing the July average by six degrees and marking the highest July temperature in 25 years.
The last time the city experienced such high temperatures in July was in 1999 when it reached 37 degrees Celsius.
Srinagar was even hotter than Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, which recorded temperatures of 31.7, 31, 32, and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Other areas in the Valley also experienced intense heat, with Qazigund reaching 32.8 degrees Celsius and Kupwara reaching 35.2 degrees Celsius.
In recent weeks, the Valley has been experiencing increasing temperatures and intense heat, which has resulted in water scarcity in various areas.
The health department has released guidelines to cope with the heatwave. In response, the school education department has declared a 10-day summer break for all schools in the Valley starting July 8.
In response to the intense heat, people are opting to remain indoors.
Some relief from the heat is expected on Friday as the meteorological department has predicted occasional periods of light to moderate rain or thunderstorms in many areas.
The weather office also said that intermittent moderate rainfall is possible at many places in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and Saturday, and heavy spells are possible at a few places.
Light rainfall is expected on Sunday. It said that hot and humid weather is likely from July 8 to 10.
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