Although rain on Monday has broken the prevailing heatwave, July witnessed the highest recorded temperatures in Kashmir Valley. 

According to the meteorological office, Srinagar city recorded a high of 36.2 degrees Celsius on Sunday. This was the hottest July day since July 9, 1999, when the mercury had settled at 37 degrees Celsius. The hottest July day in Srinagar was recorded on July 10, 1946, with the mercury rising to 38.3 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast a spell of rain at isolated places in the Kashmir valley over the next 24 hours, which is expected to bring down the mercury. Srinagar is currently experiencing the rain which has brought much needed relief to people.