Jammu, May 27: The mercury continued its upward trend in Jammu on Monday with the maximum temperature settling at 43 degrees Celsius, the MeT department said.
As per the weathermen, the day’s temperature in Jammu was recorded at 43 degrees Celsius while the minimum temperature remained at 25 degrees Celsius. The current weather condition has persisted for the past 10 days, and the maximum temperature in the city crossed the 40-degree Celsius mark for the first time this season on May 16.
The upward trend in temperatures has prompted local residents to stay indoors during the daytime and seek early summer vacations in the schools of their wards. The prevailing heat wave conditions have also intensified power and water woes in many parts of the region.
Meanwhile, in view of the prevailing weather forecast and the observation of sustained high temperatures, the meteorology department issued an advisory urging people to take necessary measures. The advisory recommends implementing heat wave guidelines and following the “do’s and don’ts” to address the challenges posed by the heat wave.
The weathermen advised the general population to stay hydrated, drink sufficient water, carry drinking water, and use oral rehydration solutions (ORS) or fruit juice with some added salt. People are encouraged to stay covered, wear loose garments, cover their heads with traditional headgear during exposure to direct heat, stay indoors as much as possible, and follow local weather updates on TV and newspapers.
Additional attention is advised for infants and young children, people working outdoors, pregnant women, and the physically ill, especially heart patients. They are advised to avoid heat exposure and stay indoors. Farmers are also advised to avoid working in the fields during the daytime and recommend irrigation during the evening to save crops.
Jammu has recorded a maximum temperature of 43 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius.
Samba has recorded a maximum temperature of 43 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius.
Kathua has recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius.
Udhampur has recorded a maximum temperature of 41 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius.
Katra has recorded a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 24 degrees Celsius.
Reasi has recorded a maximum temperature of 42 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius.
Rajouri has recorded a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 23 degrees Celsius.
Poonch has recorded a maximum temperature of 37 degrees Celsius and a minimum temperature of 22 degrees Celsius.
Residents are advised to continue taking precautions against the heat and stay updated with the latest weather forecasts.
