Jammu Tawi, April 27 -- A persistent heatwave continued to grip the Jammu plains on Sunday, with temperatures remaining significantly above normal and prompting a surge in visitors to water bodies and picnic spots seeking respite from the scorching conditions.
Jammu recorded a maximum temperature of 39.4degC, which is 3.7degC above normal, while the minimum settled at 23.3degC, 0.9degC above average, according to the Meteorological Department. Katra, the base camp for pilgrims visiting Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, emerged as the second hottest location, recording a high of 35.8degC and a low of 19.6degC.
Among other areas, Batote in Ramban district registered a maximum of 27.7degC and a minimum of 14.0degC, while Bhaderwah in Doda district r...