Overview

• Srinagar hit 34.4°C, its third-highest May temperature in 133 years, while Jammu recorded a seasonal high of 41.4°C.
• The Meteorological Department forecasts intense heatwave conditions across Jammu and Kashmir until May 27, with only isolated light rain expected.
• District administrations in Srinagar and Baramulla have issued detailed advisories urging hydration, avoiding peak heat hours, and ensuring public safety.
• Remote villages like Kaner Dhand face severe water shortages, forcing residents to rely on unsafe sources as temperatures rise.
• School timings have been revised, with municipal area schools now running from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and those outside municipal limits from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.