Kashmir Dec 11 : The Kashmir Valley continued to experience intense cold on Wednesday night, with temperatures plunging sharply across the region. The lowest reading was recorded at Zojila Pass, where mercury dropped to a frigid -18.0°C, making it the coldest location in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
In the Valley, Srinagar recorded a minimum of -2.9°C, with the airport area dipping to -4.0°C. Other areas included Qazigund at -3.2°C, Kokernag -1.2°C, Pampore -3.0°C, and Budgam -4.0°C. South Kashmir saw Anantnag at -4.3°C, Bandipora -3.5°C, while Pulwama and Shopian were the coldest inhabited areas at -5.2°C. Pahalgam touched -4.6°C, Sonamarg -2.5°C, and Gulmarg remained at 0.0°C.
In north Kashmir, Kupwara recorded -4.2°C, Baramulla -2.3°C, and Zethan Rafiabad -5.5°C. Kulgam and Ganderbal were slightly milder at -0.4°C and -2.4°C, respectively.
In Jammu, Jammu city recorded 8.6°C, Katra 9.5°C, Udhampur 2.6°C, Bhaderwah 1.4°C, and Rajouri 1.0°C. Banihal and Ramban settled at 2.4°C and 4.4°C, respectively.
Ladakh also saw severe cold, with Leh at -7.0°C, Kargil -6.5°C, Drass -9.9°C, Nyoma -12.8°C, Tangste -10.7°C, and Padum -9.6°C.
Meteorologists have predicted the cold wave to continue, with no major weather system expected to provide relief in the coming days. Residents are advised to take precautions as sub-zero temperatures persist across the region.
