Rain brings respite from heatwave in Kashmir, waterlogging reported in parts of Srinagar

Srinagar had on Saturday registered a maximum temperature of 35.9 degrees Celsius, which was the hottest day this year.

Moderate rainfall was experienced in most parts of Kashmir on Sunday, bringing respite from the heatwave.

The rainfall, however, led to waterlogging in several parts of Srinagar, with roads inundated and storm drains overflowing in areas such as Khanyar (ANI)

The rains came a day after most weather stations in the valley recorded above normal maximum temperatures.

Srinagar had on Saturday registered a maximum temperature of 35.9 degrees Celsius, which was the hottest day this year

The heatwave had forced extension of summer vacations in the valley schools till July 22, officials said here.

The rainfall, however, led to waterlogging in several parts of Srinagar, with roads inundated and storm drains overflowing in areas such as Khanyar, the officials said.