Jammu, June 11 -- Scorching temperatures swept across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, with the Jammu region experiencing record-breaking heat, severely affecting daily life.

Jammu city sizzled at 44.4degC - the hottest day of the season - registering 5.6degC above normal, while other parts of the region also witnessed alarming spikes. Banihal recorded 33.6degC (+5.2degC), Batote 33.3degC (+5.5degC), Bhaderwah 33.4degC (+3.6degC), and Katra 40.6degC (+4.9degC).

Even Kashmir division felt the heat, with Srinagar, the summer capital, recording 33.5degC - significantly above normal levels.

The Meteorological Department has forecast that the heatwave will persist for the next four days. Authorities have issued advisories urging residents to s...