Kashmir, Ladakh Under Deep Freeze; Srinagar Records Minus 2.1°C

There was no let up in freezing cold conditions in Kashmir Valley and Ladakh as Srinagar, the summer capital of J&K, equaled the second coldest night recorded so far this season at minus 2.1°C.

A meteorological department official here told  that amidst mist this morning, Srinagar recorded a low of minus 2.1°C against minus 1.6°C on the previous night.

The temperature was 1.2°C below normal during this time of the year for the capital city, he said. On Sunday last, Srinagar saw minus 2.2°C which was coldest night so far this season.