NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 10(NVI): The ongoing cold wave has tightened its grip on Jammu and Kashmir, with temperatures plummeting across the Union Territory(UT).
Drass in Ladakh recorded the lowest temperature at a bone-chilling -24.9°C, maintaining its reputation as one of the coldest inhabited places in the world.
In the Kashmir Valley, Larnoo emerged as the coldest location, with the mercury dropping to -11.3°C, followed by Pahalgam at -10.0°C and Shopian at -9.3°C. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded -4.3°C, adding to the biting chill in the valley. Popular tourist destinations like Gulmarg and Sonamarg also recorded sub-zero temperatures at -8.1°C and -7.6°C, respectively.
The Jammu region, though relatively warmer, experienced a significant drop in temperatures. Jammu city recorded 4.9°C, while areas like Bhaderwah touched 0.0°C, and Padder in Kishtwar plunged to -5.0°C.
The cold weather is expected to intensify further in the coming days, impacting daily life and raising concerns over heating arrangements and road connectivity in snowbound areas. (News Vibes of India)
