Jammu, May 25: Heatwave conditions continued across Jammu region on Monday with Jammu city recording a scorching maximum temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius, making it one of the hottest days of the season so far.
According to the Meteorological Department, Katra recorded the second-highest temperature at 37.8 degrees Celsius, while cooler temperatures were witnessed in hill stations including Banihal, Batote and Bhaderwah.
Amid rising temperatures, the Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department announced summer vacations for primary classes from June 1 to July 22 and for Classes 7 to 12 from June 8 to July 22.
The MeT Department said hot and dry weather is likely to continue on May 26 and 27, while rain, thundershowers, hailstorms and gusty winds are expected at scattered places on May 28 and 29.
Meanwhile, several tourist destinations in the hilly areas of Jammu division, including Patnitop, Sanasar, Bhaderwah and Bani, witnessed a heavy rush of visitors seeking relief from the intense heat. (KINS)
