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Fresh Spell of Snowfall Forecast as Kashmir Transitions from Chillai Kalan to Chillai Khurd

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Fresh Spell of Snowfall Forecast as Kashmir Transitions from Chillai Kalan to Chillai Khurd

MeT forecasts fresh spell of snowfall; The changing weather pattern comes as winter gradually transitions from the harsh “Chillai Kalan” to the milder phases of “Chillai Khurd” and “Chillai Bacha” Srinagar, Feb 4: A fresh spell of light to moderate snowfall is expected across the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, while the plains, particularly in South Kashmir, are likely to experience light snowfall. The changing weather pattern comes as winter gradually transitions from the harsh “Chillai Kalan” to the milder phases of “Chillai Khurd” and “Chillai Bacha”. In the…

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Kashmir Faces Water Shortage as Chillai Kalan Ends with 75% Deficit

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Kashmir Faces Water Shortage as Chillai Kalan Ends with 75% Deficit

Jammu and Kashmir ends Chillai Kalan with just 25% normal rainfall, experiencing erratic weather patterns, with mild rains and snowfall forecasted. Some parts of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed mild rains in plains and snowfall over mountains on Friday as the Valley’s harshest winter period – Chillai Kalan – ended, recording just 25% of the normal precipitation, the meteorological centre said. The 40-day Chillai Kalan, which started on December 21, has behaved erratically this winter starting with a bone chilling night temperatures of -8° to -12° Celsius but ending with day…

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Brace Yourself: Intense Cold Wave Hits Kashmir, Srinagar Dips to Minus 5.5°C

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Brace Yourself: Intense Cold Wave Hits Kashmir, Srinagar Dips to Minus 5.5°C

Intense cold wave returns to Kashmir, minus 5.5 degrees in Srinagar Srinagar, Jan 27: An Intense cold wave again gripped Kashmir on Monday as the minimum temperature dropped several notches below the freezing point while pleasant weather continued in the plains of J&K’s Jammu division. The Meteorological (MeT) department officials said that the minimum temperature was minus 5.5 degrees Celsius in Srinagar city while it was minus 5.2 in Gulmarg and minus 6.4 in Pahalgam. In contrast to this, Jammu city was pleasant as the minimum temperature was 5.8 degrees,…

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Warmth in the Cold: Kangris, Harissa, and the Spirit of Chillai Kalan

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Warmth in the Cold: Kangris, Harissa, and the Spirit of Chillai Kalan

Chillai Kalan: A Journey Through Kashmir’s Winter Heritage By: Javid Amin When the chill of winter sweeps across Kashmir, it heralds the arrival of Chillai Kalan, the harshest and most enchanting 40-day period of winter. Beginning on December 21, this season is much more than a climatic event; it’s a cultural phenomenon deeply woven into the fabric of Kashmiri life. From the warmth of a kangri tucked under a traditional pheran to the comforting aroma of harissa and the ceremonial sip of kehwa, Chillai Kalan brings together tradition, resilience, and…

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Breaking Records: Srinagar’s Coldest Night in 24 Years

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Breaking Records: Srinagar’s Coldest Night in 24 Years

Srinagar Shivers: Record-Breaking Cold Brings Life to a Standstill Srinagar 21 Dec: The picturesque valley of Srinagar has always been a winter wonderland, but this year, it turned into an icy ordeal. The city recently experienced its coldest night in 24 years, with temperatures plunging to a bone-chilling -8.5°C. This extreme weather, part of the infamous 40-day winter period known as ‘Chillai-Kalan,’ has transformed the daily lives of locals and made survival a challenge. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into the causes, effects, and historical significance of this record-breaking…

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Mercury plunges further, Srinagar shivers at -3.2

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With the winter’s core period — famously known as ‘Chillai Kalan’ — still weeks away, the minimum temperatures across the Kashmir valley have dropped several degrees below the freezing point marking an early arrival of winter in the region. The night temperatures across the Valley, including in the summer capital, have dropped several degrees below the freezing point over the past week. The overnight temperature in the city was recorded at -3.2°C, which was two degrees below the normal, and marked a continuity of freezing night temperatures. The Valley is…

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Due to lack of snowfall in Kashmir, water crisis threaten to leave Agriculture, Tourism sectors high and dry

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It is around 4.30 in the evening and many people including a few elders from a village in South Kashmir can be seen sitting at the front of a shop. One among the elders is gazing at a barren mountain that used to remain covered in snow during winter and spring. “It has become Punjab here. There will be huge water crisis this year and there is a low possibility of crop yield,” he rued. Almost everyone in Kashmir opines that this year will be difficult for agriculture and horticulture.…

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