Srinagar, June 21 -- Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a day temperature of 34.8degC, slightly lower than Friday's scorching 35.5degC. Yet, it remained hotter than Jammu, where the temperature settled at 33.0degC - an unusual occurrence during peak summer.

As per data shared by weather experts, Kokernag recorded its second-highest ever June temperature at 34.2degC. Independent weather forecaster Aadil Maqbool noted that this surpassed the previous second-highest mark of 33.8degC recorded on June 19, 2025, and June 29, 1999. The all-time record for June in Kokernag remains 34.9degC, registered on June 25, 2005.

At the same time, Qazigund, the gateway to Kashmir, sizzled at 35.0degC, making it the third-highest J...