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Kashmir Transformed by Season’s First Snowfall; Flight Operations Affected

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Kashmir Transformed by Season's First Snowfall; Flight Operations Affected

Srinagar Experiences First Snowfall of the Season: Winter Arrives in Kashmir Srinagar, December 27, 2024 – Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has experienced its first snowfall of the season, marking the beginning of winter. Images of snowfall in Pulwama, Anantnag, and Srinagar have quickly spread across social media, bringing joy and excitement to residents and tourists alike. Snowfall and Weather Conditions Recent snowfall in various parts of Kashmir has brought a slight increase in minimum temperatures, according to officials cited by PTI. A western disturbance hit Jammu…

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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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Biting Cold Grips Kashmir Valley: Pahalgam Records -3.9°C, Srinagar Chills Below Zero

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Biting 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…

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Kashmir Remains in Grip of Frigid Temperatures: Unrelenting Cold Wave Sweeps the Region

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Kashmir Remains in Grip of Frigid Temperatures: Unrelenting Cold Wave Sweeps the Region

MeT said that the weather was partly to generally cloudy at many places of J&K with night temperatures registering an increase than the night before The cold weather conditions slightly improved in Kashmir valley on Thursday, though mild fog continued for the fourth day, the meteorological department said. The MeT said that the weather was partly to generally cloudy at many places of J&K with night temperatures registering an increase than the night before. “Slight improvement in minimum temperatures was observed over many stations of Kashmir division,” said MeT director…

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Kashmir Gripped by Bone-Chilling Cold as Temperatures Plummet Below Freezing

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Kashmir Gripped by Bone-Chilling Cold as Temperatures Plummet Below Freezing

The sub-zero temperatures were recorded at multiple places in Kashmir while a weak western disturbance has affected Jammu & Kashmir from Saturday, increasing the chances of light snowfall or rainfall at isolated places of the Union Territory. As per the details, five stations of Kashmir including Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian, Budgam and Bandipora recorded minus temperature. In Anantnag, a minimum temperature of minus 1.6 degree Celsius was recorded while in Pulwama, minus 2.0 degree Celsius was recorded, the data said, adding that the lowest minimum temperature was recorded in Shopian at…

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Winter Wonderland: Gulmarg Receives First Snowfall of the Season

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Winter Wonderland: Gulmarg Receives First Snowfall of the Season

Gulmarg is one of the most incredible tourist destinations famous for its eye-catching view during the snowfall season as well as the season of Lupine flowers. World-famous tourist destination Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, is now witnessing the first snowfall of the season as the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas located here adorns itself with the fresh snowfall. Gulmarg is one of the most incredible tourist destinations famous for its eye-catching view during the snowfall season as well as the season of Lupine flowers, which usually begins from mid-June…

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