Kashmir Indepth
Kashmir

At minus 7.8, Srinagar records coldest night after 8 years


Srinagar Jan 13 (KINS): At minus 7.8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, Srinagar recorded the coldest night of the season so far as the 40-day long harsh winter period, known locally as the ‘Chillai Kalan’, reaches its peak.

“At minus 7.8 degrees Celsius, Srinagar recorded the coldest night of the season so far equalling an 8-year-old record when the same minimum was recorded on January 14, 2013”, an official of the local meteorological (MeT) department said.

Dal Lake and other major lakes of the valley were frozen in many parts.

People have been warned not to skate on the frozen water bodies as that could endanger their lives.

‘Chillai Kalan’ will end on January 31.

Srinagar had minus 7.8, Pahalgam minus 11.7 and Gulmarg minus 10 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature on Wednesday.

Leh town of Ladakh had minus 16.3, Kargil minus 19.6 and Drass minus 28.4 as the night’s lowest temperature.

Jammu city had 6.9, Katra 4.4, Batote 4.9, Bannihal 4.0 and Bhaderwah minus 0.4 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature.

Related posts

Kashmir Snowfall
Lt Governor reviews restoration of essential services in Kashmir
Conducts whirlwind tour of Srinagar City, inspects snow clearance work, restoration measures

Zainab Hamdani

Attack on army vehicle in Gulmarg: Civilian porter killed

Zainab Hamdani

ECI orders suspension of ACR Pulwama

Kashmir Indepth

Thousands of Shia Muslim Mourners Join Eighth Muharram Procession in Srinagar

Kashmir Indepth

She Wasn’t An Informer,’ Says Family Of Kashmiri Woman Executed On Video

Kashmir Indepth

E-Auction portal created to promote trading of GI tagged ‘Kashmir Saffron’

Kashmir Indepth

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Accept Read More

Privacy & Cookies Policy