Srinagar, May 24 -- Srinagar, known for its relatively temperate climate, recorded a scorching 34.4 degrees Celsius maximum temperature on Thursday. This was the highest temperature in May since 1891. This figure stands as the third-highest for this month in over a century, breaking past records and highlighting the changing climate patterns affecting the valley. Srinagar was not alone in experiencing the heat; other areas, including Kokernag and Qazigund, also witnessed unprecedented rises in temperature. Kokernag reached 33.3 degrees Celsius, the highest recorded in May since data collection began in 1978. Qazigund, too, came close to its historic peak, suggesting a widespread pattern of excessive heat across the Kashmir division. This ...