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Srinagar Shivers at -5.6°C as Cold Wave Grips Kashmir, Marking Season’s Lowest Temperature

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Srinagar Shivers at -5.6°C as Cold Wave Grips Kashmir, Marking Season's Lowest Temperature

Srinagar city records coldest night of season thus far. A thin layer of ice formed on the surface of the Dal Lake here and other water bodies in Kashmir due to the intense cold wave that is gripping the region, the officials said. Kashmir is currently under the grip of “Chilla-i-Kalan”, a 40-day harsh winter period, when a cold wave sweeps the region and temperatures drop considerably, leading to the freezing of water bodies as well as water in pipes. The chances of snowfall are the highest during this period…

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

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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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Kashmir in Grip of Severe Cold Wave, Minimum Temperatures Plummet

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Kashmir in Grip of Severe Cold Wave, Minimum Temperatures Plummet

Minimum temperatures in several parts of Kashmir have dropped below the minus three degrees Celsius-mark as a cold wave sweeps the region. Kashmir is currently in the grip of “Chilla-i-Kalan”, a 40-day harsh winter period, when temperatures drop considerably leading to freezing of water bodies, including the Dal Lake, as well as water in supply lines. The chances of snowfall are the highest during this period and most areas, especially the higher reaches, receive heavy snowfall. “Chilla-i-Kalan” will end on January 31 and will be followed by the 20-day “Chilla-i-Khurd”…

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Tragic accident in Karnah results in 4 fatalities and 10 injuries

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Tragic accident in Karnah results in 4 fatalities and 10 injuries

At least four persons died while 10 others were injured after a vehicle met an accident in the Gabra area of Karnah border town in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday. An official said that the driver lost control over the wheel at Nati Top Gabra due to which the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge, resulting in the on-spot death of four persons including three women. He said that following the accident, locals and Police launched a rescue operation and evacuated the injured to Sub…

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Triple Threat: RSV, Influenza, and Covid pose Health Challenge in Kashmir, warn Doctors

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Triple Threat: RSV Influenza and Covid pose Health Challenge in Kashmir warn Doctors

Kashmir Faces Triple Threat of RSV, Influenza, and Covid Kashmir is facing a triple threat of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and Covid-19, doctors have warned. RSV is a common cause of respiratory tract infections in infants and young children, but it can also affect the elderly. Symptoms include a stuffy or runny nose, persistent coughing, and noisy breathing. In severe cases, it can lead to pneumonia. Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that can cause fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and headache. It can also lead to…

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