Winter chill increases in Kashmir, Shopian freezes at -4.6°C
Srinagar, Nov 27: Kashmir valley shivered under freezing conditions as Shopian in south Kashmir recorded its coldest night at -4.6°C, according to a private weather forecaster.
Pahalgam closely followed at -4.4°C, as sub-zero temperatures gripped most parts of the region.
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, registered a minimum temperature of -0.6°C, while Qazigund dipped to -2.4°C. Other notable temperatures included: Kupwara: -1.9°C Gulmarg: -2.6°C Sonamarg and Pulwama: -3.6°C Anantnag and Larnoo: -3.9°C Kokernag: 0.4°C (slightly warmer).
In Jammu region, winter chill was less intense. Jammu city recorded a low of 10.1°C, while Banihal and Katra stood at 9.1°C. However, Padder experienced a biting -5.8°C, making it the coldest spot in Jammu region, the report said.
Bhaderwah registered 1.6°C, Kathua 10.2°C, and Ramban recorded the highest minimum temperature at 11.8°C.
Ladakh continued to face extreme cold, with Drass plummeting to a bone-chilling -11.2°C, Leh at -8.6°C, and Kargil at -6.8°C.
As temperatures steadily drop, residents brace for harsher weather in the weeks ahead. Authorities have urged precautionary measures, particularly during nighttime, to combat the severe cold.
