Severe Cold Wave Grips J&K and Ladakh, Srinagar Plunges to –6 °C

Srinagar recorded a low of minus 6.0 degrees, while the temperature at Srinagar Airport dipped further to minus 7.4 degrees.

Anantnag recorded a minimum of minus 7.1 degrees, Sopore minus 6.8 degrees, and Zethan Rafiabad minus 7.2 degrees. Gulmarg, the famous ski resort, settled at minus 7.2 degrees Celsius.

In the Jammu region, temperatures remained relatively higher, though some hilly areas experienced freezing conditions.

Bhaderwah recorded a minimum of minus 3.4 degrees, Rajouri minus 1.7 degrees and Udhampur minus 1.0 degrees. Jammu city recorded 5.6 degrees, while Jammu Airport logged 6.7 degrees Celsius.

Ladakh continued to reel under extreme cold, with Drass recording minus 24.6 degrees Celsius, the lowest in the region.
Padum recorded minus 20.3 degrees, Nyoma minus 21.6 degrees and Hanle minus 16.2 degrees, officials said.

The cold conditions are expected to persist over the next few days.