Kashmir under deep freeze, -5 2⁰C at Srinagar on New Year
Srinagar, Jan 01 (WD):
Kashmir Valley: Srinagar Chilled at -5.2°C on New Year’s Day
On the first day of the new year, Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, experienced severe cold conditions with the temperature plummeting to -5.2°C, 3.1°C below the normal for this time of the year.
Qazigund: Gateway Town Records -3.6°C, Below Normal by 0.7°C
Qazigund, a gateway town in Kashmir, recorded a minimum temperature of -3.6°C, indicating a decrease from the previous night and standing 0.7°C below the normal temperature for this region.
Pahalgam: Famous Resort Sees -5.7°C, Above Normal by 0.9°C
The famous resort town of Pahalgam in south Kashmir reported a low of -5.7°C, 0.9°C above the normal temperature for this time of the year.
Kokernag: South Kashmir Town Warmer at -1.7°C, Above Normal by 1.8°C
Kokernag, situated in south Kashmir, recorded a minimum temperature of -1.7°C, showing a slight increase from the previous night and standing 1.8°C above the normal temperature for the area.
Kupwara: North Kashmir Town Colder at -4.5°C, Below Normal by 2.0°C
In north Kashmir, Kupwara town experienced colder temperatures, with the minimum reaching -4.5°C, 2.0°C below the normal temperature for this location.
Gulmarg: World-Famous Skiing Resort Records -3.4°C, Above Normal by 3.5°C
Gulmarg, renowned as a world-famous skiing resort in north Kashmir, reported a minimum temperature of -3.4°C, 3.5°C above the normal temperature for the area.
Jammu: Winter Capital Records 7.3°C, Slightly Above Normal
Jammu, the winter capital of J&K, recorded a minimum temperature of 7.3°C, slightly above the normal temperature for this period.
Banihal, Batote, Bhaderwah: Varied Temperatures Across Regions
Banihal recorded a low of -0.8°C, Batote at 3.1°C, and Bhaderwah at 0.6°C, reflecting diverse temperatures across different regions.
Chillai-Kalan in Kashmir: 40-Day Harsh Winter Period
The Kashmir Valley is currently under ‘Chillai-Kalan,’ a 40-day harsh winter period lasting until January 30. However, winter persists beyond this, transitioning into ‘Chillai-Khurd’ from January 30 to February 19 and ‘Chillai-Bachha’ from February 20 to March 1.
Weather Outlook: Dry Conditions Until January 3
The weather forecast indicates mainly dry conditions in Kashmir until January 3. From January 4-5, generally cloudy and dry weather is anticipated, with no significant weather activity expected until January 5.
