Unusually high temperatures in May have caused hybrid flowers at Jakhani Park in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, to wilt prematurely. The park, a key tourist attraction along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, is experiencing challenges in maintaining its floral displays due to the extreme heat, prompting staff to implement irrigation efforts.

• 01Jakhani Park is a significant tourist destination along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, attracting visitors to Patnitop and Srinagar.
• 02Assistant Floriculture Officer Pawan Kumar noted that the heatwave has caused flowers to wilt earlier than usual, impacting their typical bloom period.
• 03The park management is increasing evening irrigation to mitigate the effects of the heat on the flowers.
• 04New seasonal seedlings are planned to be transplanted in about 15-20 days to maintain the park's floral display.
• 05Despite irrigation efforts, the extreme heat continues to challenge the survival of the delicate flowers.

The wilting of flowers may affect the park's appeal to tourists, potentially impacting visitor numbers and local tourism revenue.