Srinagar, Dec 19 : Chill intensified across Jammu and Kashmir as most parts of the Kashmir Valley witnessed sub-zero night temperatures, while the Jammu region continued to experience relatively milder conditions.
As per data compiled by independent weather forecaster Kashmir Weather as per news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC), Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.1°C, while Srinagar Airport dipped to minus 3.4°C. Pampore and Shopian registered minus 3.5°C each, Baramulla recorded minus 3.6°C, and Pulwama emerged as the coldest place at minus 4.0°C.
Several other areas also remained below the freezing mark, including Kupwara and Anantnag at minus 2.8°C each, Awantipora at minus 2.6°C, Budgam at minus 2.4°C, and Bandipora at minus 2.8°C. Tourist resort Pahalgam recorded minus 2.6°C, while Gulmarg stayed above freezing at 1.0°C. Kokernag recorded 0.5°C, Kulgam 0.9°C, Ganderbal minus 0.5°C, and Sonamarg 0.1°C. Data for Zojila Pass was unavailable, while the Zethan Rafiabad station remained non-functional.
In the Jammu region, Jammu city recorded a minimum temperature of 9.9°C, while Jammu Airport stood at 11.1°C. Banihal recorded 3.5°C, Batote 6.7°C, Katra 9.2°C, Bhaderwah 2.3°C, and Kathua 8.8°C. Other areas included Udhampur at 4.2°C, Ramban 5.8°C, Samba 5.4°C, Rajouri 2.4°C, Kishtwar 6.1°C, Reasi 7.8°C, and Doda 6.7°C.
In Ladakh, Leh recorded a minimum of minus 4.6°C, Kargil minus 4.0°C, and Nubra Valley minus 2.6°C.
Meanwhile, the weatherman has forecast a spell of rain and snowfall from the evening of December 20 to December 23. (KNC)
