Srinagar, Nov 23: A severe dip in night temperatures has tightened the grip of cold across Kashmir, with most areas recording sub-zero conditions and adding intensity to the prevailing chill.
Srinagar saw the mercury fall to -2.8°C, marking one of its coldest nights so far this season. The freeze was even harsher in parts of south Kashmir, where Pahalgam and Konibal reported -3.5°C, while Shopian remained the coldest spot at -4.7°C. Pulwama followed at -4.4°C, and Bandipora settled at -3.2°C.
Other areas experienced similar icy conditions, with Qazigund dropping to -2.3°C, Kupwara to -2.6°C, Kokernag hovering at 0.8°C, and Gulmarg touching 0.0°C.
In central Kashmir, the cold tightened further as Baramulla recorded -4.5°C, Ganderbal dipped to -1.1°C, and Sonamarg froze at -3.2°C, signalling a widespread fall in temperatures across the Valley.
Comparatively milder conditions prevailed in the Jammu region, where Jammu city registered 10.1°C. However, higher altitude locations were noticeably colder — Kishtwar (4.2°C), Batote (4.5°C), Bhaderwah (0.5°C) and Banihal (-0.5°C). Katra recorded 9.8°C, while Kathua stood at 9.2°C.
According to the Meteorological Department, the ongoing dry spell coupled with clear night skies is likely to cause temperatures to drop even further in the days ahead.
