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Cold wave sweeps across Kashmir; Minus 2 recorded in Srinagar

By News Desk

December 07, 2024

Jammu Kashmir continued to experience freezing conditions, with Zojila recording an extreme low of -19.0°C.

In Kashmir, Srinagar registered a minimum temperature of -2.0°C, while Anantnag and Kupwara recorded -3.6°C each.

Tourist destinations like Pahalgam and Gulmarg saw the mercury dip to -4.3°C and -3.6°C, respectively.

Sonamarg recorded -3.5°C, and Shopian remained the coldest in the valley at -4.5°C. Bandipora also experienced a significant drop with a low of -4.3°C.

In the Jammu region, the plains remained warmer, with Jammu city recording 8.1°C and Kathua at 7.6°C.

However, higher altitudes like Banihal and Padder recorded sub-zero temperatures at -0.4°C and -7.2°C, respectively.

In Ladakh, Leh recorded a minimum of -9.6°C, continuing its streak of frigid winter nights.

The cold wave, accompanied by frost, has made commuting difficult in hilly areas.

Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution as temperatures are expected to remain low over the coming days.