Srinagar, Jan 14 :
Cold wave conditions continued across Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday night, as several places in the Kashmir Valley recorded sub-zero minimum temperatures, while Ladakh witnessed severe cold with mercury plunging well below freezing point.
As per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, In the Kashmir region, Shopian emerged as the coldest place with a minimum temperature of -7.5°C, followed by Pulwama at -7.0°C and Sopore at -6.9°C. Anantnag recorded -6.6°C, Awantipora -6.4°C, Kupwara -6.2°C, Beerwah in Budgam -6.1°C, and both Pahalgam and Srinagar Airport logged -6.0°C.
Srinagar city recorded a low of -5.2°C, while Qazigund settled at -5.3°C. Other places included Budgam -5.4°C, Pampore -5.0°C, Bandipora -4.5°C, Gulmarg -3.8°C, Ganderbal -3.7°C, Sonamarg -2.2°C, Kokernag -2.3°C, and Baramulla -1.8°C. Temperature data for Kulgam was not available.
In the Jammu region, comparatively milder temperatures were recorded, though some areas still experienced chilly conditions. Jammu city recorded 4.0°C, while Jammu Airport registered 4.8°C. Bhaderwah recorded 0.5°C, Udhampur 1.0°C, Samba 1.5°C, Ramban 2.8°C, Reasi 2.6°C, and Rajouri dipped below freezing at -0.6°C. Other areas included Banihal 5.3°C, Katra 5.5°C, Batote 4.5°C, Kathua 4.2°C, Kishtwar 4.3°C, and Doda 4.3°C. Temperature data for Poonch was not available.
In Ladakh, intense cold conditions prevailed as Leh and Hanle both recorded a minimum temperature of -11.4°C. Nubra Valley registered -10.4°C, while Kargil recorded -10.0°C, making the region one of the coldest in the country.
Weather experts said the cold conditions are expected to persist in the coming days, urging people to take adequate precautions against extreme cold. (KNC)