NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 10(NVI): The Kashmir Valley experienced bone-chilling temperatures today with Srinagar recording a low of -5.4°C, marking the season’s coldest night so far.
Several areas in the valley dipped even further below freezing, reflecting the intensifying grip of winter.
In Kashmir region, some of the coldest spots included Sonamarg, which recorded a biting -9.7°C, followed closely by Shopian at -8.5°C, and Pahalgam at -8.4°C. Other notable lows were observed in Anantnag (-7.9°C), Budgam (-6.4°C), and Pulwama (-8.3°C), while Ganderbal (-5.2°C) and Kupwara (-4.5°C) also reported freezing conditions.
In Jammu region, comparatively warmer but varied temperatures were observed. Jammu city recorded 5.4°C, while Katra followed closely with 5.6°C. However, colder areas like Padder plunged to -7.7°C, with Bhaderwah (-3.4°C) and Samba (0.3°C) also experiencing sharp drops.
In Ladakh, the harsh winter was evident as Leh shivered at -13.2°C, while Kargil was not far behind at -12.4°C, making it one of the coldest regions.
The falling temperatures across the region reflect the deepening of winter, with further drops likely as December progresses. Residents are advised to stay warm and cautious during this intense cold wave. (News Vibes of India)
