NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 19 (NVI): The biting cold has gripped Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh with minimum temperatures plunging across the region. Srinagar recorded a bone-chilling low of , marking one of the coldest nights of the season.
In the Kashmir Valley, several areas experienced severe sub-zero temperatures. Shopian emerged as the coldest spot, recording a frigid -10.2°C, followed by Anantnag at -9.0°C. Other notable lows include Pulwama (-8.4°C), Sonamarg (-7.1°C), and Budgam (-6.9°C). Even popular tourist destinations like Pahalgam and Kulgam saw temperatures drop to -6.8°C and -6.6°C, respectively.
Famous Dal lake and other water bodies like river Jehlum were frozen at many spots’.
The Jammu region also felt the icy grip, though temperatures were relatively milder. The coldest spot was Udhampur at 0.1°C, with Banihal (-1.9°C) and Bhaderwah (-0.6°C) also dipping below freezing. Jammu city recorded 5.1°C, while Reasi and Poonch registered 1.4°C and 1.1°C, respectively.
In Ladakh, the cold wave intensified, with Kargil recording an extreme low of -13.5°C, making it the coldest location in the region. Leh followed closely at -11.2°C, continuing its tradition of harsh winter nights.
The persistent cold wave has impacted daily life across the region, with frozen water pipes and frost-covered roads becoming a common sight. The harsh weather conditions have also prompted authorities to issue advisories, urging residents to take precautions against the freezing temperatures.
With the ongoing winter deepening its grip, the region braces for colder days ahead as the mercury continues its downward trend.(News Vibes of India)
