Sub-Zero Chill Grips Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh Regions
The regions of Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh experienced biting cold today, with several areas recording extreme sub-zero temperatures. The cold wave has tightened its grip, particularly in the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh, where temperatures plummeted to record lows.
Kashmir Region
The Kashmir Valley witnessed freezing temperatures, with several areas experiencing extreme cold:
- Shopian: Emerged as one of the coldest places at -8.0°C.
- Larnoo: Recorded an even lower -9.0°C, making it the coldest in the valley.
- Gulmarg: A popular tourist destination, registered -6.5°C.
- Pahalgam: Dropped to -7.6°C, adding to the freezing chill.
- Srinagar: The summer capital recorded a minimum of -3.6°C.
- Qazigund and Anantnag: Witnessed temperatures of -6.5°C and -6.4°C, respectively.
Higher-altitude areas like Shopian and Larnoo bore the brunt of the cold wave, with sub-zero temperatures dominating the landscape.
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Jammu Region
In contrast to the valley, the Jammu region experienced relatively milder conditions, though some areas still faced significant cold:
- Jammu City: Recorded a minimum of 7.1°C, offering a respite compared to Kashmir.
- Katra: A key pilgrimage destination, reported 6.1°C.
- Banihal and Bhaderwah: These higher-altitude areas dropped to 1.2°C and 0.9°C, respectively.
- Padder: A remote part of Jammu, saw temperatures dip to -4.3°C, highlighting the region’s diverse climatic conditions.
Ladakh Region
The Ladakh region, famous for its unforgiving winters, recorded the lowest temperatures:
- Drass: Known as the second coldest inhabited place on Earth, recorded a bone-chilling -22.7°C, making it the coldest location in the region today.
- Kargil: Experienced severe cold at -14.5°C.
- Leh: Registered a freezing -12.5°C, adding to the region’s harsh winter profile.
Overview
The freezing temperatures across Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh serve as a stark reminder of the intense winters characteristic of this time of year. While Kashmir Valley and Ladakh continue to endure sub-zero conditions, the Jammu region remains relatively warmer, providing some relief to its residents.
The cold wave is expected to persist, with temperatures likely to dip further in the coming days. Residents and travelers are advised to take necessary precautions and stay updated with weather forecasts.
Compiled by: Kashmir Weather