Srinagar Suffers Coldest Nights as Mercury Dips Sharply | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Temperatures across Kashmir plummeted sharply on Saturday night, with most parts of the Valley slipping well below freezing, intensifying the ongoing cold wave.

Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.8°C, making it one of the coldest nights of the season so far.

In south Kashmir, widespread frost was reported as Pahalgam and Konibal both touched minus 3.5°C. Shopian remained the coldest location at minus 4.7°C, closely followed by Pulwama at minus 4.4°C and Bandipora at minus 3.2°C.

Several other stations also recorded harsh night temperatures. Qazigund dipped to minus 2.3°C, Kupwara to minus 2.6°C, Kokernag settled at 0.8°C, while Gulmarg recorded 0.0°C.

Central Kashmir witnessed a similar freeze, with Baramulla dropping to minus 4.5°C, Ganderbal to minus 1.1°C, and Sonamarg to minus 3.2°C, reflecting a widespread cold spell across the region.

Jammu division experienced relatively moderate weather. Jammu city stood at 10.1°C, whereas higher reaches, including Kishtwar (4.2°C), Batote (4.5°C), Bhaderwah (0.5°C), and Banihal (minus 0.5°C) saw colder conditions. Katra recorded 9.8°C and Kathua 9.2°C.

The Meteorological Department has said that continued dry weather and clear nights are expected to push temperatures further down in the coming days. (KNC)