Pahalgam shivers at minus 11.8 Deg Celsius amid freezing cold across Jammu and Kashmir

The winter chill has intensified across Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh, with several areas reporting freezing temperatures as the region endures the annual Chillai-Kalan season.

In Kashmir, Pahalgam recorded the lowest temperature at -11.8°C, followed by Larnoo at -7.9°C and Gulmarg at -7.0°C. Srinagar, the summer capital, saw a relatively milder low of -2.0°C. Other areas in Kashmir, including Qazigund, Kokernag, Bandipora, Ganderbal, and Shopian, experienced temperatures ranging from -2.4°C to -4.1°C.

In Jammu, Padder was the coldest location at -8.8°C, with Bhaderwah reporting -4.0°C. Banihal and Batote experienced lows of -1.2°C and -0.3°C, respectively, while warmer locations such as Jammu city and Katra had temperatures of around 5°C. Other areas like Udhampur and Samba had lows of 1.3°C.

In Ladakh, Drass was the coldest at a frigid -22.9°C, while Sonamarg in Kashmir recorded -12.8°C. Leh and Kargil reported temperatures of -13.0°C and -13.8°C, respectively.

Authorities have urged residents to take necessary precautions as the region endures the biting cold.