Kashmir Valley Freezes: Cold Wave Alert as Temperatures Plunge Below Zero.Kashmir Shivers as Temperatures Drop; Cold Wave Predicted
SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Valley experienced a sharp dip in minimum temperatures on Saturday, with several locations recording sub-zero temperatures. The Meteorological Department has predicted a cold wave in many areas over the next three days.
In Srinagar, the minimum temperature plummeted to -4.6°C, more than two degrees lower than the previous night. Gulmarg, a famous tourist destination, recorded a low of -7.6°C, showing a slight improvement compared to the night before.
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Pahalgam, the base camp for the annual Amarnath Yatra, remained the coldest spot in the valley, with temperatures dropping to a chilling -8.4°C.
Other notable temperature readings include:
- Qazigund (the gateway to Kashmir): -5.6°C
- Kupwara (north Kashmir): -4.7°C
- Kokernag (south Kashmir): -4.2°C
The Met department forecasts predominantly dry weather until December 21 but warns of a further drop in minimum temperatures across the valley, resulting in cold wave conditions at many stations in the coming days.
Stay updated on the weather and prepare for the biting cold as winter tightens its grip on the region.