Cold conditions intensified across Kashmir with a further drop in night temperatures, while the Meteorological Department forecast a series of wet spells over the next few days, especially in the higher reaches.
Srinagar recorded a minimum of minus 3.2°C, while Shopian was the coldest at minus 5.6°C. Gulmarg and Sonamarg also saw sub-zero temperatures at minus 4.2°C and minus 2.9°C respectively.
The Valley is currently under ‘Chilla-i-Kalan’, the harshest winter period. The MeT department said back-to-back western disturbances will bring light snow to higher reaches over the weekend, followed by light to moderate rain or snow from January 19 to 25, with the possibility of heavier snowfall in parts of the Chenab Valley, Pir Panjal range and south Kashmir around January 23–24.
