SRINAGAR: Day temperatures across most parts of Kashmir remained above the seasonal average on Friday, while the Meteorological Department has forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till November 7.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Kupwara recorded the highest maximum temperature in the Valley at 24.6°C, which was 3.4 degrees above normal.
Srinagar recorded a maximum of 23.8°C against the seasonal average of 20.8°C, while the minimum temperature settled at 4.9°C, 1.9 degrees above normal.
Qazigund also recorded a maximum of 23.8°C, while Kokernag, Pahalgam and Gulmarg recorded 21.4°C, 19.8°C and 15.2°C, respectively.
Gulmarg was the coldest place in the Valley, recording a minimum temperature of 2°C, followed by Kupwara at 2.2°C, Pahalgam at 3.3°C and Qazigund at 4°C.
In Jammu division, Jammu recorded a maximum temperature of 27.5°C and a minimum of 16°C, while Katra recorded 25.6°C and 15.8°C, respectively.
The department recorded 0.4 mm of rainfall in Pahalgam during the preceding 24 hours, while Qazigund received trace precipitation. No rainfall was recorded in Srinagar, Kupwara, Kokernag and Gulmarg.
The forecast indicates generally dry weather on October 31, followed by partly cloudy conditions from November 1 to 3. A brief spell of precipitation is possible at a few places late on November 1 or during the evening.
From November 4 to 7, weather is expected to remain generally dry, although isolated places may receive light rain or light snowfall over higher reaches late on November 5 or during the evening.
The MeT Department said no significant weather activity was expected across Jammu and Kashmir during the forecast period.
