Srinagar, Nov 23 : Temperatures across Kashmir plummeted sharply on Saturday night, with most parts of the Kashmir, slipping well below freezing, intensifying the ongoing cold wave.
According to the data accessed by news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC), Srinagar registered a minimum temperature of -2.8°C, making it one of the coldest nights of the season so far.
In south Kashmir, widespread frost was reported as Pahalgam and Konibal both touched -3.5°C. Shopian remained the coldest location with -4.7°C, closely followed by Pulwama at -4.4°C and Bandipora at -3.2°C.
Several other stations also recorded harsh night temperatures. Qazigund dipped to -2.3°C, Kupwara to -2.6°C, Kokernag settled at 0.8°C, while Gulmarg recorded 0.0°C.
Central Kashmir witnessed a similar freeze, with Baramulla dropping to -4.5°C, Ganderbal to -1.1°C, and Sonamarg to -3.2°C, reflecting a widespread cold spell across the region.
Jammu division experienced relatively moderate weather. Jammu city stood at 10.1°C, whereas higher reaches including Kishtwar (4.2°C), Batote (4.5°C), Bhaderwah (0.5°C), and Banihal (-0.5°C) saw colder conditions. Katra recorded 9.8°C and Kathua 9.2°C.
The Meteorological department has said that continued dry weather and clear nights are expected to push temperatures further down in the coming days. (KNC)
