The Kashmir Valley continues to expertise extreme chilly climate, with minimal temperatures plunging nicely beneath freezing throughout the area, in response to officers. The Meteorological (MeT) Workplace has forecast primarily dry climate for the day, however mild snow or rain is anticipated in remoted areas over the weekend.
Clear skies throughout the previous few nights have intensified the chilly wave, leading to sub-zero temperatures. Srinagar, the summer season capital, recorded a minimal temperature of minus 4.3 levels Celsius, barely greater than the earlier evening’s minus 4.4 levels. Within the well-liked ski resort of Gulmarg, temperatures dipped to minus 8.1 levels Celsius, an enchancment from minus 9.6 levels the evening earlier than.
Pahalgam, a key base for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage, reported the coldest temperatures within the valley, with a low of minus 10 levels Celsius. Different areas additionally noticed freezing circumstances: Qazigund, also known as the gateway to Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 7.6 levels Celsius, whereas Konibal in Pampore registered minus 6.2 levels. In Kupwara, the mercury dropped to minus 5.6 levels Celsius, and Kokernag recorded a minimal temperature of minus 5.7 levels Celsius.
The MeT Workplace has predicted clear skies for Friday, however mild snowfall is probably going, notably in greater altitudes, beginning Saturday. Officers additionally highlighted that the valley’s current clear skies and sunshine have led to substantial temperature drops throughout the evening.
Kashmir is presently enduring the “Chillai-Kalan,” the harshest 40-day winter part that began on December 21. This era, identified for its excessive chilly and elevated snowfall, will proceed till January 30, after which the area will expertise the milder “Chillai-Khurd” part for 20 days, adopted by the ultimate “Chillai-Bachha,” which lasts for 10 days of lighter chilly.
With continued chilly climate on the horizon, locals and guests are urged to remain ready for altering circumstances within the coming days.