Srinagar, July 1 -- Kashmir continued to reel under heatwave conditions on Tuesday, with Srinagar recording a maximum temperature of 35.2degC, the second-highest of the season, even as the Meteorological Department forecast relief from Wednesday with the arrival of monsoon winds and a fresh western disturbance.

Officials at the Meteorological Centre said the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to subside from Wednesday as rain, thundershowers and gusty winds are likely to affect several parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days.

According to the department, heatwave or heatwave-like conditions are likely to persist through Tuesday before temperatures begin to decline.

Rain and thundershowers are expected at many places in...