Jammu, May 21 -- Heatwave conditions prevailed in Jammu region as several areas witnessed unusually high temperatures on Wednesday, with Samba emerging the hottest in the Union territory at 45.7 degrees Celsius, 7 degrees above normal, while Jammu recorded 43.1 degrees Celsius.

According to the meteorological office, Kathua logged 43.8 degrees Celsius, 5.7 degrees above normal.

Katra also experienced intense heat at 39 degrees Celsius, Ramban sizzled at 42.5 degrees Celsius, while Udhampur recorded 40.2 degrees Celsius, it said.

MeT data showed that Banihal recorded 31 degrees Celsius, Batote 30.6 degrees Celsius and Bhaderwah 30.4 degrees Celsius, all above the seasonal average.

In Kashmir Valley, Srinagar recorded a maximum of 30.7 ...