NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 09(NVI) : The Valley is under the tight grip of severe cold with temperatures showing a sharp decline bringing in the frosty start of the day.
With ski resort of Gulmarg recording the lowest at a bone-chilling -9.0°C. Shopian (-7.5°C) and Sonamarg (-7.0°C) followed closely, highlighting the intensity of the cold wave. Popular tourist destinations like Pahalgam (-6.8°C) and Pulwama (-6.7°C) are also experiencing severe frost. Even relatively warmer areas like Srinagar and Ganderbal couldn’t escape the freezewith both registering -3.3°C.
Other regions, such as Kupwara (-4.4°C), Kulgam (-5.1°C), and Bandipora (-4.1°C), also endured subzero conditions. Notably, Larnoo stood out with a biting -7.9°C, underscoring the widespread cold across the valley.
Jammu’s weather showed significant variation, with the plains offering some respite while higher altitudes experienced freezing conditions. Padder was the coldest in the region at -7.5°C, matching Shopian in Kashmir. Other high-altitude areas like Banihal (-3.1°C) and Bhaderwah (-1.2°C) also faced icy temperatures.
In contrast, the plains were comparatively milder, with Jammu (6.5°C) and Kathua (7.0°C) recording temperatures above freezing. However, locations like Samba (2.3°C) and Udhampur (1.6°C) still felt the winter chill, with Ramban being the warmest spot at 9.2°C.
Ladakh bore the brunt of the cold, with Leh registering a numbing -12.8°C, making it the coldest location across all regions. This extreme low highlights the harsh winter conditions, where freezing temperatures dominate life during this season( News Vibes of India)
