Srinagar, June 12 -- In the Valley, Srinagar recorded a sweltering 34.2degC, which is 6.2degC above normal, while Qazigund touched 33.9degC, a staggering 7.2degC above the average. Kokernag and Kupwara also experienced abnormal highs of 33.2degC and 33.0degC, respectively. Hill resorts like Gulmarg and Pahalgam weren't spared either, with temperatures reaching 24.8degC and 29.0degC.

The Jammu region, known for its scorching summers, remained on the boil. Jammu city recorded 43.6degC, slightly down from yesterday's 44.4degC, when it ranked among the top 70 hottest places on Earth. Other areas like Katra (39.5degC), Bhaderwah (34.0degC), Banihal (33.8degC), and Batote (33.0degC) also reported significantly above-normal readings.

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