Sub-zero night temperatures continued across most parts of Kashmir on Monday, while Ladakh remained under severe cold conditions, the Meteorological Department said, forecasting a further dip in minimum temperatures over the coming days.
According to data released by the India Meteorological Department, minimum temperatures across the Valley are expected to fall by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius below normal levels till January 10, intensifying the ongoing cold spell. Thereafter, temperatures are likely to rise gradually by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius.In Kashmir, Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.6 degrees Celsius, while the city airport also logged the same reading. Qazigund recorded a low of minus 2.0 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam minus 4.8 degrees, and Kupwara minus 1.8 degrees.
Gulmarg, the ski resort in north Kashmir, remained the coldest place in the Valley at minus 8.8 degrees Celsius. Other areas also witnessed freezing conditions, with Kokernag recording minus 1.2 degrees, Pampore minus 2.5 degrees, Awantipora minus 3.2 degrees, Budgam minus 3.5 degrees, Anantnag minus 3.2 degrees, Pulwama minus 4.2 degrees, Shopian minus 5.6 degrees, Baramulla minus 0.7 degrees, Bandipora minus 1.3 degrees, and Zethan Rafiabad minus 3.5 degrees Celsius.
In the Jammu region, relatively milder temperatures prevailed. Jammu city recorded a minimum of 8.7 degrees Celsius, while the airport logged 11.1 degrees. Banihal recorded minus 1.3 degrees, Batote 2.1 degrees, Katra 5.6 degrees, and Bhaderwah minus 2.1 degrees. Kathua recorded 8.4 degrees, Udhampur 6.0 degrees, Ramban 2.7 degrees, Rajouri 1.6 degrees, Kishtwar 2.3 degrees, Reasi 8.3 degrees, and Doda 2.7 degrees Celsius.
