Srinagar, May 26: Pleasant weather conditions are expected to continue across Kashmir on Eid eve and in the days ahead, with the Meteorological Department forecasting no significant heatwave activity in Jammu and Kashmir over the next 10 days.

Officials said daytime temperatures across the Valley are likely to remain close to seasonal averages. At the same time, intermittent cloud cover and brief weather disturbances are expected to prevent any prolonged rise in temperatures.

Weather conditions improved across Kashmir on Tuesday as bright sunshine returned after several days of cloudy conditions and intermittent rainfall.

“The weather will remain generally warm and dry on Wednesday as well, with temperatures staying near normal. However, brief spells of intermittent rain at isolated places towards evening cannot be ruled out,” Meteorological Department (MeT) Director Mukhtar Ahmad said.

He said partly to generally cloudy weather is expected from May 28 to May 30, with chances of brief light rain and thundershowers at isolated places, mainly during late afternoon hours.

“Overall, no major weather activity is expected till the end of this month,” Ahmad added.

The department has already issued an advisory warning of isolated thunderstorms, hailstorms and gusty winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph on May 28 and 29.

On Tuesday, Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 26 degrees Celsius, close to normal for this time of the year. Qazigund recorded 26.4 degrees Celsius, Kokernag 25.5 degrees Celsius and Kupwara 23.8 degrees Celsius. Pahalgam and Gulmarg recorded 20.6 degrees Celsius and 16.6 degrees Celsius, respectively.

In contrast, the Jammu region continued to witness intense heat, although traces of rainfall over the past few days brought slight relief in some areas.

Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 40 degrees Celsius, nearly two degrees above normal. Katra recorded 37.8 degrees Celsius, Banihal 26.7 degrees Celsius, Batote 28.5 degrees Celsius and Bhaderwah 28 degrees Celsius.

Officials said temperatures in the plains of Jammu are expected to rise further before witnessing a gradual decline from Thursday evening onwards.

A more noticeable drop is likely on Friday and Saturday, bringing relief from the recent hot conditions.

However, temperatures may begin to rise again from May 31.

The MeT said prevailing weather systems and localised disturbances are likely to keep extreme heat conditions at bay across Jammu and Kashmir during the current forecast period.

Ganderbal, May 26: In a move to improve inter-district coordination for traffic management and disaster response, Superintendent of Police (SP) Drass Ishtiyaq Kacho met SSP Ganderbal Sudhanshu Dhama in Ganderbal here.

During the meeting, both officers discussed various measures to improve coordination between District Police Drass and Ganderbal, particularly in view of the strategic importance of Zojila Pass. The discussions focused on better traffic management, public safety, emergency response, and facilitation of tourists, especially considering the challenges posed by harsh weather and difficult terrain along the Zojila axis.

Both sides emphasized the need for close coordination to ensure efficient policing and public convenience.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to further strengthen cooperation in the interest of public safety. During the meeting, both officers discussed deployment of joint police check posts, real-time traffic updates, medical and rescue support, and a common communication channel between police units of Kargil and Ganderbal.

Shopian, May 26: Police in south Kashmir’s Shopian district booked three alleged drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act, officials said on Monday.

The accused have been identified as Hilal Ahmad Bhat of Daramdora Keegam, Mohammad Yousuf Bhat of Vishroo Payeen, and Pervaiz Ahmad Thoker of Pudsoo Shopian.

Authorities said detention orders were issued by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, following dossiers submitted by Shopian Police, which cited their alleged repeated involvement in narcotics trafficking and multiple FIRs registered against them.

The accused have been lodged in Central Jail Kot Bhalwal in Jammu, District Jail Rajouri, and District Jail Poonch, respectively.

Police said the action was taken under preventive detention provisions due to what they described as a “grave threat” posed by their activities to public health and youth welfare.

Officials added that the move reflects a “zero-tolerance” approach towards drug trafficking and is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle narcotics networks in the district.

Shopian Police said operations against drug peddlers and their networks will continue, and urged the public to share information related to suspected drug activity.

Srinagar, May 26: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Nalin Prabhat chaired a meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir to review security arrangements for upcoming Eid-Ul-Adha and Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026 (SANJY-2026) at PCR Kashmir.

The meeting witnessed participation from senior officers of the J&K Police, CRPF, ITBP, Traffic Police, Railways, and various security agencies. Among those present were the IGP Kashmir Zone; IG BSF Ftr Hqrs Srinagar, IG CRPF Srinagar Sector; all range DIsG of Kashmir Zone; DIG Railway; DIsG of BSF SHQ Srinagar, Ops BSF FTR HQ Kashmir, and BSF SHQ Bandipora; DIG SSB Srinagar; DIsG of CRPF KOS, CRPF South/North Srinagar, CRPF Anantnag, CRPF SKOR Awantipora, CRPF NKR Baramulla, and CRPF Bandipora; DIG CISF; DIG ITBP Srinagar; all district SSsP/PDs of Kashmir Zone; SSsP of PCR Kashmir, Railways Kashmir, Traffic Rural Kashmir, and APCR Kashmir; Col GS (IS) 15 Corps; Asstt. Commandant CISF Airport Srinagar, and other senior officers.

Emphasizing the importance of peaceful Eid celebrations, DGP J&K directed officers to ensure comprehensive crowd management arrangements at mosques and key congregation venues across the Valley. He stressed the necessity of strengthening security measures, safeguarding public movement, and deploying personnel at sensitive locations to prevent overcrowding. He further instructed field officers to enhance surveillance, carry out random inspections at vulnerable areas, and intensify patrolling to effectively address any potential security concerns during the festive occasion.

During the meeting, the participating officers presented detailed briefings on the proposed security and logistical arrangements, as well as preparedness measures for the smooth conduct of SANJY-2026. Officers from the CAPFs and other security forces also shared their assessments and underscored the need for seamless coordination and synergy among all agencies involved. Additionally, the officers briefed the chair regarding the administrative and logistical arrangements made for the incoming CAPF companies.

The DGP issued directives for the smooth induction of CAPF companies and emphasized that district heads must ensure proper arrangements for incoming units and their efficient ground deployment. Emphasizing the importance of robust security management, DGP J&K directed officers to ensure strict implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adopt proactive strategies to counter potential threats. He stressed the need for heightened vigilance to safeguard pilgrims and maintain a secure environment throughout the yatra period.

DGP J&K further instructed field formations to intensify efforts aimed at dismantling the terror ecosystem and strengthening area domination along the pilgrimage routes. Directions were also issued for the deployment of Anti-Sabotage teams and the use of advanced surveillance systems and real-time monitoring mechanisms to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.

The meeting concluded with a collective commitment from all participating agencies to maintain the highest level of coordination, preparedness, and operational efficiency to ensure the peaceful, secure, and successful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026.