Cold Wave Intensifies Across J&K and Ladakh, Sub-Zero Temperatures Grip Most Areas – Check District-wise Here

A biting cold wave has swept through the Kashmir Valley, Jammu region, and Ladakh, with several locations recording sub-zero temperatures. These frigid conditions have deepened as the winter chill tightens its grip on the region.

Kashmir Region:

Srinagar, the summer capital, experienced a minimum temperature of -5.4°C, while the picturesque tourist destinations of Pahalgam and Sonamarg shivered at -8.4°C and -9.7°C, respectively. Shopian emerged as one of the coldest places, recording a chilling -8.5°C. Other districts, including Qazigund (-6.4°C), Anantnag (-7.9°C), and Larnoo (-8.1°C), also reported severe frost.

Srinagar = -5.4°C

Qazigund = -6.4°C

Pahalgam = -8.4°C

Kupwara = -4.5°C

Kokernag = -4.0°C

Gulmarg = NA

Sonamarg = -9.7°C

Zojila = NA

Anantnag = -7.9°C

Ganderbal = -5.2°C

Pulwama = -8.3°C

Bandipora = -5.5°C

Baramulla = -5.1°C

Budgam = -6.4°C

Kulgam = -5.9°C

Shopian = -8.5°C

Larnoo = -8.1°C

Minus 21.0°C at Zojila

Jammu Region:

In contrast, the Jammu region observed relatively moderate cold conditions. Jammu city recorded 5.4°C, while Banihal dipped to -2.2°C and Bhaderwah to -3.4°C. Samba and Udhampur were among the coldest in the plains, registering 0.3°C and 0.5°C, respectively. Hilly areas like Padder (-7.7°C) and Rajouri (-0.4°C) also felt the chill.

Jammu = 5.4°C

Banihal = -2.2°C

Batote = NA

Katra = 5.6°C

Bhaderwah = -3.4°C

Kishtwar = 1.5°C

Padder = -7.7°C

Kathua = 3.9°C

Ramban = 5.5°C

Reasi = NA

Samba = 0.3°C

Udhampur = 0.5°C

Poonch = 1.6°C

Rajouri = -0.4°C

Ladakh:

The coldest temperatures were reported from Ladakh, where Leh recorded a bone-freezing -13.2°C, and Kargil followed closely at -12.4°C. No data was available for Drass, which often ranks among the coldest places in the world.

Leh = -13.2°C

Kargil = -12.4°C

Drass = NA

Winter Outlook

The ongoing cold wave has raised concerns about the availability of basic amenities such as heating and water supplies, particularly in remote regions. Weather forecasts suggest further dips in temperature as the region braces for harsher winter months.