Amidst a persistent dry spell, the Kashmir Valley continues to face sub-zero temperatures, with Anantnag recording the coldest at -7.2°C.
Officials anticipate generally cloudy conditions from January 4–5, with dry weather prevailing across plains and a slight possibility of isolated light snowfall in extreme higher reaches.
The forecast for January 6–7 indicates mainly dry weather with no significant changes. Kashmir has been grappling with an extended dry period, with no precipitation expected over the next six days, resulting in a significant 79% rainfall deficit in December.
Notably, most plain areas lack snowfall, and the upper reaches of the valley have received below-average snowfall by the end of December.
The minimum temperatures today depict a chilly scenario across the region, urging residents to take precautions against the cold.
Amidst the harsh winter conditions in Kashmir, the region is experiencing extreme cold temperatures, with minimum readings recorded as follows: Srinagar at -4.8°C, Qazigund at -4.6°C, Pahalgam at -6.6°C, Kupwara at -5.3°C, Kokernag at -3.2°C, Gulmarg at -3.8°C, Anantnag at -7.2°C, Ganderbal at -4.5°C, Pulwama at -6.6°C, Bandipora at -5.5°C, Baramulla at -6.0°C, Budgam at -5.0°C, Kulgam at -3.0°C, and Shopian at -7.0°C.