Jammu Feels the Deep Freeze: Dry Winds Whip as Minimum Temperature Plummets to 4.1°C

Jammu Feels the Deep Freeze: Dry Winds Whip as Minimum Temperature Plummets to 4.1°C

Over the weekend, the temperature in Jammu city dropped to the season’s lowest level at 4.1°C. The cold wave also persisted in the Valley, with Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam recording minimum temperatures of -5.4°C, -4.5°C, and -6.3°C, respectively. Other regions in the area also experienced low temperatures, with Katra recording 5.6°C, Batote 2.3°C, Bhaderwah -0.3°C, and Banihal -0.6°C as the minimum temperature. Meanwhile, Leh town in Ladakh recorded the lowest temperature of the night at -12.8°C. The 40-day period of harsh winter cold, known as the ‘Chillai Kalan,’ began on…

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Frozen Symphony: Pir Panjal Sings in Snow, Pahalgam a Chilling Chorus

Frozen Symphony: Pir Panjal Sings in Snow, Pahalgam a Chilling Chorus

A thick blanket of snow has covered the upper reaches of Pir Panjal region, thus leading to dip in temperature affecting normal life. Meanwhile, unscheduled power curtailments are further adding to the woes of people amid inclement weather conditions, including snowfall, which resulted in the closure of Mughal Road. Upper reaches experienced snowfall for two days last week while plain and low-lying areas received rainfall. Presently, upper reaches of Pir Panjal region, including Mandi, Saujiyan, Loran, Surankote, Mughal Road, Thanamandi, DKG, Darhal, Kandi, Budhal were under snow cover. Some parts…

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