NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 20(NVI): A biting cold wave has tightened its grip over Kashmir and Ladakh regions with temperatures plummeting across both the reasons.
Zojila recorded the lowest temperature at a bone-chilling -24.0°C, followed by Shopian at -10.0°C and Anantnag at -9.9°C.
The iconic tourist destinations of Pahalgam and Gulmarg experienced freezing temperatures of -8.2°C and -6.0°C, respectively, while Srinagar recorded -6.2°C, one of its coldest nights this season. In Ladakh, Kargil and Leh registered -13.8°C and -11.8°C, reflecting the region’s harsh winter. Dal Lake and water bodies have again frozen in Kashmir due to huge drops in temperatures.
In Jammu, temperatures remained comparatively moderate, with Jammu city at 6.9°C and Katra at 6.0°C, but higher altitudes like Padder and Banihal recorded -8.5°C and -3.8°C, respectively.
The freezing temperatures have impacted daily life, with water supply lines frozen in several areas, and authorities have urged residents to take precautions. Tourists, however, are flocking to snow-covered spots in Kashmir, enjoying the winter wonderland despite the chill.
Experts attribute the temperature drop to clear skies and heavy snowfall earlier in December, with predictions of further cold spells in the coming weeks. (News Vibes of India)
