Mercury marks upward trend, Jammu records high of 37 deg C

The mercury in Jammu and Kashmir marked an increase Sunday after dropping to several degrees below the season's average following monsoon showers, especially in the winter capital.

Jammu recorded a maximum of 37 degrees Celsius, up by 2.6 notches compared to the previous day, while the minimum temperature in the city increased by 2.5 notches to settle at 26.7 degrees Celsius, a Meteorological (MeT) office spokesperson said.

He said both the temperatures are one degrees above normal during this part of the season.

Monsoon rainfall hit Jammu on Saturday, giving relief to people from the scorching heat, which led the mercury to drop below the season's average for the first time in the past month.

The city had recorded the season's high at 44.4 degrees Celsius on June 10.

Summer capital Srinagar, which has experienced pleasant weather due to frequent pre-monsoon rains, recorded a high of 31.5 degrees Celsius against the previous day's 28.1 degrees Celsius and a low of 19.2 degrees Celsius