As temperatures soar and rain approaches, J&K must prioritise public health and preparedness Kashmir has been reeling under an intense spell of heat, with Srinagar touching this season’s highest maximum of 33.8°C. Across the Valley, from Qazigund at 33.2°C to Kupwara at 32.3°C and Kokernag at 31.9°C, daytime temperatures have remained unusually high. Even the relatively cooler tourist resorts like Pahalgam and Gulmarg are reporting elevated readings of 27.7°C and 24.8°C, respectively.