Freezing Temperatures Grip Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Regions
Kashmir witnessed a significant dip in temperatures today, with several areas recording sub-zero conditions. Srinagar registered a minimum temperature of -2.0°C, while Pahalgam and Gulmarg plunged to -9.4°C and -9.6°C, respectively. Sonamarg recorded the coldest temperature at -12.5°C. Other notable lows included Shopian and Kulgam at -4.7°C each, and Ganderbal at -3.7°C.
- Srinagar = -2.0°C
- Qazigund = -1.4°C
- Pahalgam = -9.4°C
- Kupwara = -2.5°C
- Kokernag = -1.8°C
- Gulmarg = -9.6°C
- Sonamarg = -12.5°C
- Zojila = NA
- Anantnag = -2.3°C
- Khudwani = -1.5°C
- Ganderbal = -3.7°C
- Pulwama = -3.0°C
- Bandipora = -4.1°C
- Baramulla = -1.3°C
- Budgam = -2.9°C
- Kulgam = -4.7°C
- Shopian = -4.7°C
- Larnoo = -4.2°C
Jammu Region:
In Jammu, temperatures were comparatively milder but still chilly. Jammu city recorded 4.5°C, while Katra logged 6.0°C. Bhaderwah and Padder were among the coldest in the region at -3.0°C and -7.2°C, respectively. Samba recorded an unusual low of -0.3°C, and Udhampur dropped to 0.2°C.
- Jammu = 4.5°C
- Banihal = 3.0°C
- Batote = 1.8°C
- Katra = 6.0°C
- Bhaderwah = -3.0°C
- Kishtwar = 1.9°C
- Padder = -7.2°C
- Kathua = 3.3°C
- Ramban = 10.0°C
- Reasi = 2.9°C
- Samba = -0.3°C
- Udhampur = 0.2°C
- Poonch = 3.9°C
- Rajouri = 0.9°C
Ladakh:
Ladakh remained frozen, with Leh recording -12.4°C and Kargil at -12.0°C. Drass, often among the coldest places in the region, did not report data today.
- Leh = -12.4°C
- Kargil = -12.0°C
- Drass = NA
The biting cold is a reminder of the harsh winter season in the region, impacting daily life and travel.