TDD Correspondent
Srinagar, (TDD): Winter’s icy grip tightened across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh today with temperatures plummeting to extreme lows.
Srinagar recorded -5.4°C, one of the coldest nights of the season, as several areas in the valley experienced even harsher conditions.
In Kashmir region, Sonamarg emerged as the coldest spot, freezing at -9.7°C, followed closely by Shopian (-8.5°C) and Pahalgam (-8.4°C). Other areas, including Anantnag (-7.9°C), Pulwama (-8.3°C), and Budgam (-6.4°C), also reported biting cold. Kupwara (-4.5°C) and Ganderbal (-5.2°C) rounded off the list of freezing locales, while data from Gulmarg and Zojila remained unavailable.
In Jammu region, a mix of conditions prevailed. While Jammu city (5.4°C) and Katra (5.6°C) remained relatively warmer, regions like Padder (-7.7°C) and Bhaderwah (-3.4°C) faced intense cold. Samba (0.3°C) and Rajouri (-0.4°C) also recorded notable dips, reflecting the region’s diverse winter patterns.
In Ladakh, the cold was relentless. Leh froze at -13.2°C, while Kargil recorded -12.4°C, cementing its place as one of the coldest regions in the region today.
As December deepens, the temperatures are expected to dip further. Residents are urged to take precautions, ensure warmth, and limit exposure to the freezing outdoors as the cold wave tightens its grip.(TDD)
