The Biz Reporter
Srinagar, Dec 26: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a bone-chilling minimum temperature of -7.3°C today, encapsulating the harsh winter conditions sweeping across the region. Here’s a detailed look at the temperatures throughout Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh:
Kashmir Region:
- Srinagar: With the mercury dipping to -7.3°C, residents are feeling the full brunt of winter.
- Qazigund: Also saw a significant drop to -6.9°C.
- Pahalgam: Recorded one of the lowest temperatures at -8.0°C.
- Kupwara: The temperature fell to -6.4°C, making for a frosty morning.
- Kokernag: Slightly milder at -4.8°C.
- Gulmarg: Known for its winter sports, it wasn’t spared from the cold, registering -6.0°C.
- Sonamarg: Not far behind at -7.1°C.
- Zojila: Experienced an extreme low of -24.0°C, marking it as the coldest spot today.
- Bandipora: Chilled at -7.4°C.
- Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderbal: Recorded sub-zero temperatures of -6.0°C, -7.6°C, and -6.4°C, respectively.
- Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian: Were among the coldest, with temperatures at -9.5°C, -9.2°C, and -9.5°C.
- Khudwani, Kulgam, Larnoo: Ranged from -8.4°C to -6.3°C.
Jammu Region:
- Jammu: The city was relatively warmer at 8.0°C but still under the influence of the cold wave.
- Banihal: Saw temperatures drop to -1.8°C.
- Batote, Katra: Recorded temperatures of 2.1°C and 7.4°C respectively.
- Bhaderwah, Kishtwar: Faced colder conditions at -0.6°C and 1.8°C.
- Padder: Significantly colder at -8.8°C.
- Ramban, Poonch, Rajouri, Samba, Kathua, Reasi, Udhampur: Temperatures varied from 8.0°C to 2.3°C.
Ladakh:
- Leh: Recorded a low of -12.2°C, reflecting the high-altitude region’s cold climate.
- Kargil: Not far off with -12.9°C.
- Drass: Known as one of the coldest places, it saw temperatures drop to -17.7°C.
As “Chillai Kalan,” the 40-day period of intense winter, continues, the authorities are urging residents to take extra precautions against the cold. Advisories include staying indoors as much as possible, wearing multiple layers, and ensuring that heating systems are in working order to combat the risk of hypothermia and frostbite.
