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Sub-Zero Chill: Cold Wave Hits Kashmir, Pahalgam and Gulmarg Coldest

January 11, 2025 Editor

Most parts of Kashmir witnessed another sunny day even as the night temperature dipped further at multiple places The famous tourist resorts of Pahalgam and Gulmarg were the coldest places in Kashmir on Friday, recording minimum temperatures of -10 degrees Celsius and -8.1 degrees Celsius on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). IMD’s local office predicted rain and snow at an isolated places on Saturday. Most parts of Kashmir witnessed another sunny day even as the night temperature dipped further at…

Freezing in Gulmarg and Pahalgam: Kashmir Valley Experiences Mixed Weather

December 31, 2024 Editor

Gulmarg, Pahalgam reel under cold wave; relief from harsh weather in rest of Valley Even as heavy snowfall has brought a relief to the harsh weather in Kashmir Valley, the night temperatures recorded a steep fall in three major tourists destinations—Gulmarg in north Kashmir, Pahalgam in South Kashmir and Sonmarg in Central Kashmir. According to the MeT department, the night temperatures in Gulmarg on Sunday night was recorded at minus 10° Celsius; Sonamarg registered minus 9.9°C and Pahalgam settled at minus 9.2°C. The summer capital Srinagar saw a night temperature…

Freezing Temperatures Disrupt Life in Kashmir: Srinagar Plunges to -7.3°C

December 26, 2024 Editor

Intense cold wave conditions in Kashmir, Srinagar records minus 7.3 degrees Celsius; Except in Gulmarg, the night temperatures plummeted across all other weather stations in the Kashmir valley Srinagar, Dec 25: Minimum temperatures decreased at most places in Kashmir as the valley continued to reel under intense cold conditions, leading to the freezing of several water bodies and water supply lines in many areas. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 7.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night — down from the previous night’s minus 6.6 degrees Celsius, the meteorological department said on…

Brace Yourselves: Cold Wave Hits Kashmir, MeT Issues Yellow Alert

December 18, 2024 Editor

Yellow Alert! MeT Predicts Cold Wave in Kashmir For Next 1 Week Srinagar 18 Dec: Amid no forecast of a major weather activity till December 26, the local Meteorological department here has issued a yellow alert, predicting a cold wave at isolated regions for the next one week. According to the details available, the MeT has sounded a yellow warning for isolated regions, saying that the cold wave conditions would prevail for the next one week from December 17 to December 23. The warning has been issued for the isolated…

Rain Gauge Running Dry: Kashmir Watches in Worry as Winter Turns Arid

January 8, 2024 Editor

Kashmir is experiencing a prolonged dry spell with no snowfall, causing concern for ecologists and tourism stakeholders who depend on snow for visitors. The lack of snow may impact skiing trips and winter sports, with the fear of cancellations and a decline in tourists. The dry spell is attributed to El Nino, which is expected to persist until next month. Other tourist resorts in the region, such as Pahalgam and Sonamarg, are also without winter allure. Although Kashmir is almost halfway through its harshest 40-day winter period, “Chilla-i-Kalan”, no snow…