Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Kashmir: Hottest June in Decades Sparks Concerns
Kashmir is experiencing a very hot summer, with June being the hottest since 1978.
The temperatures are much higher than usual, causing problems like water shortages and dry farming canals.
Because of the heat, schools and colleges have closed for summer vacation earlier than usual.
People are hoping for rain, which is expected in the first week of July, to cool things down.
Kashmir experienced its hottest June since 1978.
Average day temperatures were between 32 and 33 degrees Celsius, about three degrees above normal.
The heatwave has caused water shortages and dried irrigation canals.
Government advanced summer vacations for schools and higher education institutions.
Weathermen predict rain in the first week of July.
- Who
- Residents of Kashmir, farmers, and the government.
- What
- Kashmir is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave.
- When
- June 2024, and the heatwave is expected to continue into early July.
- Where
- Kashmir, India.
- Why
- The high temperatures are causing water shortages and impacting agriculture.
Farmers' Concerns
Government Actions
Impact on Agriculture
Farmers' Concerns
Farmers are worried about losing their crops due to water shortages from dried-up irrigation canals.
Government Actions
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- Hottest June since
- 1978
- Average June Temperature
- 32-33 degrees Celsius
- Temperature above normal
- 3 degrees Celsius
- School Vacation start
- June 23
- Higher Education Vacation start
- June 25