Srinagar, June 11 (Reporter) The Meteorological Department has warned of a severe heatwave at scattered places across Jammu and Kashmir over the next three days, urging residents to take precautions. Jammu and Kashmir is reeling under an intense heatwave over the past few days. The heatwave forecast has prompted health advisories and precautions from authorities. According to the MeT forecast, J&K will continue to experience generally hot and dry conditions until June 13, with a brief respite expected between June 14 and 17, when isolated to scattered places may witness light rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds. The weather is expected to revert to hot and dry from June 18 to 20. The MeT has advised residents to avoid outdoor activities between 12 noon and 4 PM. Jammu and Kashmir has been facing scorching heat over the last few days, with both maximum and minimum temperatures recording significantly above normal across the Union Territory. According to the latest data, the daytime temperatures have remained 4–7°C above normal in most parts of Kashmir and 4–6°C above normal in Jammu division. The night temperatures have also remained 2–5°C above normal in most areas of both divisions. The tourist resort of Pahalgam recorded the lowest minimum temperature in Kashmir at 10.6°C, and Banihal recorded the lowest in Jammu at 15.8°C. Meanwhile, J&K Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said the government is closely monitoring the ongoing weather conditions and will decide on announcing an early summer vacation for schools based on how the situation unfolds...////...