Kashmir: The Kashmir Valley, typically referred to as the paradise on earth, is presently experiencing unprecedented warmth. On July 3, the temperature reached 35.6 levels Celsius, which is 6 levels greater than regular. Specialists consider this temperature rise is because of steady dry climate and rising world temperatures.
Vacationers who got here to the Kashmir Valley to flee the scorching warmth in North India are significantly disillusioned by the extraordinary warmth right here. The world-famous Dal Lake and the Boulevard Highway alongside the lake, normally bustling with vacationers, see only a few guests throughout the day as a result of excessive temperatures. In Srinagar, the utmost temperature was recorded at 35.6 levels Celsius, 6.Zero levels Celsius above regular. That is the best temperature recorded in July since 1993, when it reached 37.0°C on July 9 and 36.0°C in July 1999. General, this marks the 11th highest July temperature recorded in Srinagar. The very best ever most temperature of 38.3°C was recorded on July 10, 1946.
Climate analyst Faizan Arif acknowledged, “Yesterday’s temperature of 35.6 levels was the best since 1999, when it reached 37.Zero levels. It is also the 11th highest temperature recorded in Srinagar in July. It isn’t simply Srinagar; greater areas like Kokernag have additionally recorded their highest temperatures ever. Qazigund and Gulmarg have damaged decade-old data, reflecting comparable warmth seen within the northern plains and south Kashmir.”
Vacationers from different North Indian states akin to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand come to Kashmir to flee the warmth, however this yr, Kashmir has not been a lot cooler than the northern plains. Many guests who got here searching for cool climate and aid from the warmth are disillusioned to seek out the valley experiencing such excessive temperatures.
Ritish, a vacationer from Uttar Pradesh, mentioned, “We anticipated cool climate in Kashmir however have been disillusioned. The temperature right here is as excessive as in UP. This is because of world warming; air pollution and the rise in autos are vital components.”
Gururaj Nayak, a vacationer from Chennai, added, “We introduced winter garments anticipating chilly climate, nevertheless it’s extremely popular right here—between 34 to 36 levels Celsius. Even youngsters want air con. That is our first go to; we had been informed it might be like Chennai’s winter, nevertheless it’s not. We suggested others to postpone their plans. Now they plan to go to in October-November.”
Locals are additionally involved and unprepared for such excessive temperatures, that are uncommon for Kashmir. Some are arranging for air con, whereas others search shade beneath Chinar bushes throughout the day.
Mushtaq Ahmad, an area resident, commented, “There’s been much more site visitors and air pollution from outdoors Kashmir, contributing to the elevated warmth. I’ve by no means skilled such warmth since childhood. Vacationers come anticipating chilly climate, nevertheless it’s extremely popular right here.”
The Meteorological Division predicts no aid from the warmth within the subsequent 48 hours. Locations like Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Kokernag, and Verinag are experiencing comparable climate situations. Mild rain is anticipated tomorrow night, however from July 7, the solar is forecasted to accentuate the warmth as soon as extra.
The Kashmir Valley has seen climate anomalies over the previous yr. Following heavy snowfall and extreme chilly waves till mid-April, the valley is now going through a heatwave in June and July.
The Jammu and Kashmir authorities has activated departments and appointed nodal officers beneath the Warmth Wave Motion Plan to help affected people. The administration advises residents to remain vigilant and take obligatory precautions throughout this scorching climate.
