Kashmir experiences record low temperatures amid severe cold wave

Kashmir, India, is currently facing severe cold wave conditions, leading to extremely low temperatures across the region. As temperatures plummet, Srinagar has recorded its coldest night of the season, dropping to minus 2.1 degrees Celsius. Other locations in the valley, such as Pahalgam and Shopian, reported even lower temperatures, at minus 5 degrees and minus 5.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. The ongoing frigid weather is not limited to the Kashmir Valley; the Ladakh region is also experiencing bone-chilling cold, with offices in Leh town recording temperatures as low as minus 8.8 degrees Celsius and Kargil at minus 8.3 degrees. The coldest area in the entire country is the Dras region, where temperatures dipped to an extreme minus 12.2 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department has predicted that the current cold wave conditions will persist, with an expectation for some relief between November 29 and November 30, 2024, as rains and snow are anticipated throughout the Kashmir Division. This likely rise in temperature is crucial as harsh winter conditions are prevalent, impacting daily life and tourism activities in the region. The local government and security forces are on high alert due to potential infiltration attempts, which is common during such cold weather in the conflict-prone area. Local officials advise citizens to prepare for extreme weather conditions, emphasizing the importance of staying warm and secure during this unrelenting winter episode.