Srinagar, Dec 8 (KDC): Kashmir Valley continued to reel under intense cold as most parts recorded sub-zero minimum temperatures on Monday, while Ladakh witnessed even harsher conditions with temperatures plunging well below freezing.
According to a data complied by Kashmir weather, Shopian emerged as the coldest place in the Kashmir region at minus 4.2°C, followed by Pulwama, Budgam and Baramulla, each recording minus 3.1°C. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 2.4°C, while Srinagar Airport recorded a low of minus 3.2°C. Other notable minimum temperatures include Gulmarg at minus 2.5°C, Bandipora at minus 2.2°C, and Sonamarg at minus 2.8°C. Kulgam (0.8°C) and Kokernag (0.1°C) were among the few places that stayed slightly above the freezing point. Temperature data for Zojila Pass and Zethan Rafiabad was unavailable, reported news agency Kashmir Dot Com.
In the Jammu region, minimum temperatures remained relatively higher, with Katra recording the warmest at 9.6°C, followed by Jammu Airport at 9.0°C and Jammu city at 7.9°C. However, cooler conditions prevailed in the hilly districts, with Rajouri at 1.8°C, Udhampur at 2.0°C, and Bhaderwah at 2.6°C.
Meanwhile, Ladakh continued to face severe cold, with Leh recording minus 6.2°C, the lowest in the region. Kargil recorded minus 5.0°C, while Nubra Valley settled at minus 3.7°C.
The persistent cold wave has heightened the demand for heating systems across the Jammu and Kashmir, while residents are advised to take precautions amid freezing night temperatures. (KDC)
