According to officials, an all time high in the month of May was recorded at 36.4 degrees Celsius in 1968.
Srinagar city recorded the highest maximum temperature in the month of May in nearly six decades on Thursday as the temperature settled at 34.4 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.
It said that Srinagar logged the highest maximum temperature — which is the highest in the month of May in 57 years.
According to officials, an all time high in the month of May was recorded at 36.4 degrees Celsius on May 24, 1968.
This is the third thighest day temperature for this month ever recorded here, they said, adding, the city had recorded 35 degrees Celsius on May 31, 1956, they said.
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