NVI Correspondent
Srinagar, Dec 27 (NVI): An unforgiving cold wave has gripped the regions of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, plunging temperatures to bone-chilling lows and disrupting daily life.
The Zojila Pass recorded an extreme low of -24.0°C, emerging as the coldest location in Kashmir, while Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, shivered at -7.3°C, marking one of its coldest nights this season.
South Kashmir bore the brunt of the icy weather, with Pulwama and Shopian recording the lowest temperatures at -9.5°C, followed by Anantnag at -9.2°C and Khudwani at -8.4°C.
In Ladakh, the winter freeze deepened further, with Leh and Kargil recording temperatures of -12.2°C and -12.9°C, respectively. Drass, known for its harsh winters, recorded a biting -17.7°C, adding to the severity of the cold wave in the region.
The Jammu division, though relatively milder, also felt the chill. While Jammu city and Kathua remained at 8.0°C, Padder stood out with a harsh -8.8°C, one of the coldest spots in the division.
The freezing temperatures have led to frozen water pipes, icy roads, and disruptions to transportation. In Srinagar, residents are battling frozen taps and frost-covered roads, making mobility challenging. Authorities have urged people to take precautions as the cold wave is expected to persist in the coming days.
This severe drop in temperatures highlights the region’s vulnerability during the harsh winter months, with people relying on traditional methods to stay warm( News Vibes of India)
