Kashmir can expect a welcome respite from heatwave starting Saturday, with temperatures being forecast to dip by 2 3 C, according to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar.
The day temperatures over the last week remained several degrees above normal across the valley.
On Friday, the summer capital Srinagar recorded a maximum of 33.2 degree celsius, some 7.8 notches above normal. On Thursday, Srinagar recorded the third highest maximum temperature of 34.4 C after the 2nd highest of 35 C on May 31, 1956.
The Met department on Saturday predicted generally cloudy skies with intermittent rain and thundershowers across much of the Kashmir today, while parts of Jammu may also witness scattered rainfall, gusty winds, and isolated intense showers.
“We are expecting a fall in maximum temperatures beginning today (Saturday), providing much-needed relief from the recent heat. Thunderstorms and gusty winds are also likely in some areas,” the Met Centre said.
The weather will remain relatively hot and dry on May 25 and 26, with only the possibility of brief showers at isolated spots during the late afternoon. However, a more unstable weather pattern is forecast for May 27 to 31, with frequent spells of rain and thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds likely to affect scattered to many places across the region.
The advisory from the Met department also warns of sudden gusty winds and thunderstorms.
Due to heatwave, the education department on Thursday announced change of school timings from Monday.
The schools falling under Srinagar municipal limits will function from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm instead of 9 am. The other schools across Kashmir will function from 9 am to 3 pm instead of 9:30 am. (Agencies)
