Srinagar, July 6 :
Amid growing public curiosity over possible extension of the summer break in schools due to the ongoing heatwave, weather experts have forecast a significant drop in temperatures across Kashmir starting Monday, providing much-needed relief from the scorching heat.
Independent weather forecaster Kashmir Weather’s Faizan Arif as per news agency JKNS said , there is “100% certainty” that temperatures will begin to decrease gradually and stay within comfortable range for at least a week. “Some days may even see below-normal temperatures,” it stated.
Humidity, however, is expected to persist until the monsoon season ends, likely around August or September, he said.
The weather forecaster strongly opined that there is no justification for extending the school summer break any further. “Forecast models are highly confident and in strong agreement that temperatures will ease,” it said, adding that “we can’t expect July to behave like April or October now,” Faizan said.
It also clarified that temperatures around 31–32°C are considered normal for July in the region and not extreme enough to warrant school closures. (JKNS)