He said an overall average temperature of 24.6°C – the same as this year – was also recorded in 1971 and 1973, placing 2025 on par with some of the hottest months of June in history. The day and night temperatures in Srinagar have stayed many degrees above normal this June.

On June 26, the night temperature in Srinagar soared to 25°C – the highest ever recorded in June. Interestingly, on many occasions, Srinagar remained hotter than winter capital Jammu.

Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of Meteorological Department in Kashmir, said over the last few years, the average temperature has been rising palpably. “It is some sort of climate variability,” he said, adding that the increase in humidity is due to the prolonged dry spell.

He said the heatwave conditions will prevail in the Valley till July 4 and it may subside from July 5-7, as there is a possibility of light to moderate rains in the Valley.

The continuous heatwave conditions have led to drinking water scarcity in some areas.