Kashmir is currently experiencing an intense cold wave, with temperatures remaining well below freezing point, according to local officials. The minimum temperature in Srinagar recorded at minus 3.4°C, consistent with the previous night’s temperature.

Other Key Temperature Records

• Gulmarg, a popular ski destination, recorded a low of minus 4°C, slightly lower than the previous night.
• Pahalgam, which serves as the base camp for the Amarnath Yatra, reported a low of minus 5°C, down from minus 4.8°C.
• The coldest recorded temperature was in Konibal, a village near Pampore, where the mercury dropped to minus 6°C.

Other Areas Affected by the Cold Wave

• Qazigund (the gateway to Kashmir) experienced a low of minus 4°C.
• Kupwara in northern Kashmir recorded minus 4.2°C.
• Kokernag in southern Kashmir registered minus 3.9°C.

Weather Forecast and Further Predictions

The Met Office has forecast mainly dry weather in the region, with the possibility of light snowfall in the higher reaches of the Valley. However, temperatures are expected to continue to fall, and the cold wave will likely affect various stations across the Valley for the next three days.

Kashmir’s residents and travelers are bracing for continued chilly conditions, with additional measures to stay warm and safe during the ongoing cold wave.