Cold Wave Grips Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh: Anantnag and Kargil Record Lowest Temperatures
The Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh regions are reeling under an intense cold wave, with several areas registering sub-zero temperatures. The freezing conditions have disrupted daily life and left residents battling extreme weather.
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Kashmir Valley:
Anantnag and Shopian emerged as the coldest locations in the region, both recording a chilling -8.9°C, closely followed by Larnoo at -8.8°C and Pulwama at -8.5°C. Sonamarg also witnessed a severe drop, recording -7.7°C, while Khudwani stood at -7.1°C.
Popular tourist destinations were no exception to the cold wave, with Pahalgam at -6.8°C and Gulmarg at -4.0°C. Meanwhile, Srinagar, the summer capital, recorded a low of -5.3°C.
Key Temperatures in Kashmir:
- Srinagar: -5.3°C
- Qazigund: -6.0°C
- Pahalgam: -6.8°C
- Kupwara: -5.6°C
- Kokernag: -5.7°C
- Gulmarg: -4.0°C
- Sonamarg: -7.7°C
- Anantnag: -8.9°C
- Pulwama: -8.5°C
- Shopian: -8.9°C
Jammu Region:
The Jammu region, though relatively milder, experienced freezing or near-freezing temperatures in many areas. Padder (Kishtwar) was the coldest at -8.3°C, followed by Banihal at -3.4°C. Udhampur and Bhaderwah recorded -0.5°C and -0.8°C, respectively. Cities like Jammu and Katra remained comparatively warmer at 4.9°C and 6.7°C.
Key Temperatures in Jammu:
- Jammu: 4.9°C
- Banihal: -3.4°C
- Bhaderwah: -0.8°C
- Padder (Kishtwar): -8.3°C
- Samba: 0.5°C
- Udhampur: -0.5°C
- Poonch: 0.7°C
Ladakh Region:
In Ladakh, temperatures dropped to extreme levels, with Kargil recording a freezing -12.5°C, making it the coldest in the region. Leh also witnessed severe cold at -8.8°C, while data for Drass, known as one of the coldest inhabited places in India, remained unavailable.
Key Temperatures in Ladakh:
- Kargil: -12.5°C
- Leh: -8.8°C
Weather Advisory:
Authorities have urged residents to take necessary precautions as the cold wave is expected to persist. Weather experts predict continued freezing conditions in the coming days.
Compiled by: Kashmir Weather
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