Srinagar Weather: Intense Sun Raises Daytime Temperatures, No Relief in Sight Srinagar, May 18, 2026 — Intense sunlight persisted from early Saturday, causing a significant rise in daytime temperatures across the region. The weather monitoring station at Lal Chowk recorded a maximum temperature of 30.2 degrees Celsius, which is 4.8 degrees above the average. The minimum temperature stood at 13.4 degrees Celsius, 1.7 degrees higher than normal. In Kajigund, a key entry point to Kashmir, the maximum temperature reached 30.5 degrees Celsius, 6.1 degrees above the average, while the minimum was 10.0 degrees Celsius, 0.1 degrees below normal. Pahalgam saw a maximum of 24.2 degrees Celsius, 2.3 degrees lower than the average, with a minimum of 6.4 degrees Celsius, 0.2 degrees above normal. Gulmarg recorded a maximum of 22.2 degrees Celsius, 5.6 degrees higher than the average, and a minimum of 7.4 degrees Celsius, 0.7 degrees below normal. According to the Meteorological Department’s forecast, the weather pattern for the coming days is expected to remain largely unchanged. On May 18, the region will experience dry conditions. However, clouds are anticipated to cover the sky on May 19 and 20, with light rain or thunderstorms possible in some areas. On May 21, clouds will persist, and light rain showers may occur in isolated regions. The weather is expected to remain dry on May 22 and 23, followed by cloudy conditions on May 24 and 25, with the possibility of light rain and thunderstorms in certain parts of the state. The sudden spike in temperatures has raised concerns among residents, particularly in urban areas where the heat is more pronounced. While the Meteorological Department has not issued any immediate warnings, the prolonged dry spell has prompted calls for water conservation measures.#pahalgam #srinagar #meteorological_department #gulmarg #kajigund
