Srinagar witnessed a bone-chilling night as temperatures plummeted to -6.2°C, marking the coldest night of the season so far. The freezing temperatures intensified the cold wave across the Kashmir Valley, leaving residents bracing for the harsh winter.
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Coldest Spots in the Valley
The cold spell gripped multiple regions, with Sonamarg recording a freezing -9.0°C, while Pulwama and Anantnag reported -9.5°C and -9.9°C, respectively. The coldest temperature in the valley was noted in Shopian, which dipped to -10.0°C, closely followed by Zojila, experiencing an extreme low of -24.0°C.
Other notable temperature readings in the valley included:
- Pahalgam: -8.2°C
- Qazigund: -7.6°C
- Gulmarg: -6.0°C
Weather Conditions in Jammu
In contrast, Jammu experienced relatively moderate winter temperatures.
- Jammu City: 6.9°C
- Katra: 6.0°C
However, some areas like Banihal and Padder (Kishtwar) reported colder conditions at -3.8°C and -8.5°C, respectively.
Implications of the Cold Wave
The freezing temperatures across the region are expected to intensify further as winter progresses. Residents are advised to take precautions against the extreme cold, with a likelihood of frost formation and frozen water supply lines in many areas.
Stay tuned for further updates on the weather and its impact.