NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 27(NVI):The ongoing cold wave continues to tighten its grip on Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, with temperatures plummeting across the region.
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a freezing -5.5°C, leaving residents struggling to combat the chill, while Zojila Pass emerged as the coldest spot at a bone-chilling -24.0°C.
In the Kashmir Valley, popular tourist destinations like Sonamarg and Pahalgam endured extreme cold, with temperatures of -6.6°C and -6.4°C, respectively. Gulmarg, the winter wonderland, was slightly less frigid at -5.2°C.
Meanwhile, Pulwama and Khudwani registered severe lows of -6.1°C and -6.5°C, reflecting the valley-wide frost.
In Jammu, milder conditions prevailed, though Banihal and Bhaderwah recorded near-freezing temperatures of 1.5°C and 1.4°C, respectively. The plains saw some relief, with Jammu city at 5.8°C and Samba experiencing a rare chill at 1.0°C, the lowest in the region.
In Ladakh, the legendary cold of Drass lived up to its reputation with a biting -22.5°C, while Leh and Kargil recorded -11.7°C and -14.3°C, respectively.
The extreme cold has disrupted daily life across the region, with frozen water supplies and reduced outdoor activities. Authorities have urged residents to take precautions as the cold wave is expected to persist in the coming days. (News Vibes of India)
