Srinagar, Feb. 19 -- Several parts of Kashmir experienced unusual warmth on Thursday, with Srinagar recording a maximum temperature of 20.1degC, its warmest February day since 2016.
The temperature in Srinagar was just 0.5degC below the all-time February record of 20.6degC set on February 24, 2016. The temperature in Srinagar stood 9.7degC above normal, reflecting a sharp departure from typical winter conditions.
The famous ski resort of Gulmarg registered 11.4degC, equalling its highest-ever February temperature recorded on February 11, 1993. The reading was nearly 10degC above normal.
Other parts of Kashmir also experienced significant temperature departures. Qazigund recorded 20.4degC, which is 10.9degC above normal, while Kupwara saw...