Srinagar, June 14 -- Light evening rains brought respite from the sweltering heat in Srinagar on Friday.

A thick cloud cover enveloped the skies in Srinagar, which was followed by showers. It brought down the temperature across Srinagar.The

Meteorological Department forecasts brief spells of light rain and thunderstorms between June 14 and 17. These showers are expected to provide temporary respite from the ongoing heatwave.

Srinagar recorded 32.4degC, which is 4.4degC above normal. Likewise, Qazigund recorded 32.8degC (6.1degC AN), Pahalgam, 28.2degC (4.5degC AN), Kupwara, 31.9degC (3.7degC AN), Kokernag, 33.2degC (7.0degC AN), and Gulmarg, 23.0degC (4.2degC AN).

On Thursday, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 34.2degC, the M...