Following the recent substantial snowfall, temperatures in Kashmir and most parts of Jammu division plummeted below freezing on Monday while the Meteorological Department predicted dry weather for about a week. The MeT officials here said that Srinagar experienced a low of minus 0.4 degrees Celsius compared to the previous night’s minus 0.7 degrees Celsius considered normal for this time of year. The ski-resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla witnessed a low of minus 10 degrees Celsius, compared to the previous night’s minus 7 degrees Celsius, registering a temperature of 3.3 degrees…
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Biting Cold Continues in Kashmir: Dal Lake Skims with Ice, Residents Bundle Up
The southern Konibal and Pahalgam tourist resort were the coldest at minus 5 degrees Celsius and minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, respectively Cold condition continued in Valley as all the weather stations in Kashmir recorded sub-zero temperatures on Friday night. Srinagar recorded a minimum of minus 3 degrees Celsius, some 0.9 notches below normal. The southern Konibal and Pahalgam tourist resort were the coldest at minus 5 degrees Celsius and minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. The ski resort of Gulmarg saw a low of minus 3 degrees Celsius, the only with temperature…
Read MoreGateway to Kashmir valley under scrutiny: Railway security inspects Banihal-Khari track
The CRS, who was accompanied by a team of senior officials from Northern Railways, IRCON and construction companies, first inspected the track, tunnels and bridges and then followed it up with a high speed electric train, said officials. The commissioner of railway safety (CRS), Dinesh Chand Deshwal, on Wednesday evening, inspected 14.869 km long Banihal-Khari rail track, part of the prestigious Udhampur-SrinagarBaramulla rail link (USBRL) project, said officials. The CRS, who was accompanied by a team of senior officials from Northern Railways, IRCON and construction companies, first inspected the track,…
Read MoreBiting Cold Grips Kashmir Valley: Pahalgam Records -3.9°C, Srinagar Chills Below Zero
Jammu and Kashmir experienced a drop in night temperatures, plunging below freezing point on Sunday. The frigid temperatures have taken their toll on Kashmir’s lakes, with icy formations partially freezing parts of the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar. As the mercury plummeted, the struggle for access to essential resources became apparent, prompting residents to resort to lighting small fires around drinking water pipes to thaw them. The harsh conditions have presented significant challenges, necessitating creative solutions for coping with the freezing environment. According to Meteorological Department officials, Srinagar recorded a low…
Read MoreFestive Fever Grips Kashmir: Hotels Sold Out as Xmas & New Year Enthusiasts Flock In
A surge in tourist arrivals is being witnessed in Kashmir ahead of Christmas and the New Year. Hotels in popular destinations, particularly in anticipation of snowfall, are fully booked for the upcoming weeks. Tourists are flocking to the Valley, and renowned ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’’s Baramulla district and Pahalgam in south Kashmir’’s Anantnag are witnessing a huge footfall, said officials. Tourism Secretary Syed Abid Rasheed Shah expressed optimism, deeming the heightened interest a positive indication for Kashmir’’s winter tourism success. “Given the large number of tourists visiting…
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