Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 25.7 degrees Celsius, 4.2 degrees below normal, while Jammu settled at 31.3 degrees Celsius. Qazigund recorded a maximum of 24.4 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam 20.6 degrees Celsius, Kupwara 26.3 degrees Celsius, Kukernag 23.5 degrees Celsius, Gulmarg 18 degrees Celsius, Banihal 26.1 degrees Celsius, Batote 25.1 degrees Celsius, Katra 28.2 degrees Celsius and Bhaderwah 25.6 degrees Celsius, with all stations recording below-normal daytime temperatures. In neighbouring Kishtwar, the district administration also ordered the closure of all government and private schools, citing continuous heavy rainfall, slippery roads and the possibility of shooting stones. Moderate to heavy rainfall lashed the Chenab Valley, including Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban, from early Wednesday morning, prompting the authorities to take precautionary measures. Officials said the situation is being closely monitored in view of the weather department’s forecast of continued moderate to heavy rainfall over the coming days.