Jammu June 21: The blistering heat being experienced in winter capital of the state continue to torment people as temperature persisted around the horrendous 43 degree Celsius mark on the third consecutive day today, while the Met officials see no signs of respite from the prevalent heat conditions till next week.
The Plains of Jammu are witnessing abnormal heat conditions for last four days with the mercury soaring 4 to 7 degree above normal.
Monday being the longest day of the year witnessed unprecedented heat wave with mercury soaring upto 43.8 degree Celsius which is about 2 degree less than the yesterdays.
However, despite the scorching heat the temperature on Monday was about two degrees below as compared to Sunday “The slight decrease in the temperature was due to hazy clouds and the breezes experienced till forenoon.” Met Officials said while ruling out any possibility of decrease in the temperature till next one week.
The record breaking heat conditions have thrown the life in
While the roads wore deserted look with a scanty public and private traffic, the business, even in the busiest markets, remain at low ebb like the past three days of severe heat conditions being experienced in
The Plains of Jammu are witnessing abnormal heat conditions for last four days with the mercury breaking all previous records.
Pertinently, the yesterday’s maximum temperature of 45.8 degree was highest in last seven years. However, the present blazing heat, as per the met officials, is also a good sign for onset of monsoon.
Meanwhile, unscheduled power curtailment by PDD is adding to the people’s miseries.
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