A severe cold wave continues to sweep across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, with Nyoma in Ladakh recording a bone-chilling -14.2°C, according to the Meteorological Department (MeT). South Kashmir’s Shopian emerged as the coldest area in the valley, registering -5.5°C.
Sub-zero temperatures were reported across the region, including Pahalgam at -5.0°C and Srinagar at -2.1°C, marking the coldest night of the season in the summer capital. Other locations in South Kashmir, such as Anantnag (-5.1°C) and Pulwama (-4.8°C), also recorded freezing conditions, while Kulgam remained steady at 0°C for the third consecutive day.
In North Kashmir, Kupwara saw a low of -2.3°C, with Bandipora and Baramulla at -3.3°C and -3.2°C, respectively. Central Kashmir towns like Budgam (-3.6°C) and Ganderbal (-2.1°C) were similarly affected by the cold.
The Jammu division experienced comparatively milder temperatures, with Bhaderwah recording the lowest at 1.2°C. Jammu city reported 10.1°C, while Katra and Kathua recorded 9.2°C and 10.2°C, respectively.
In Ladakh, besides Nyoma’s extreme low, Stakna registered -13.4°C, Tangste -12.8°C, and Drass -12.2°C. Leh and Kargil recorded -8.8°C and -8.3°C, respectively.
The MeT department has predicted clear skies for Thursday but expects moderate rain in parts of the Kashmir Valley between November 29 and December 3. Isolated rainfall is also forecasted for Jammu on December 2 and 3.
