The meteorological centre in Srinagar said that the summer capital Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 17.4 degree Celsius, some 2.7 degree notches above normal. The day temperatures were mostly above normal while the preceding night was cold across Kashmir on Friday.
With summer approaching, the maximum temperature has surged by a brisk 8.3 degrees in just six days — from 19.7°C on March 5 to 28°C on March 11; further increase is expected in the coming days, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Mercury crossed 30°C in Delhi for the first time this year, with a maximum of 31.4°C recorded. IMD predicts gusty winds and possible drizzle in NCR. AQI deteriorating.