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Winter’s Wrath Unleashed: Kashmir Welcomes Chilla-i-Kalan with Frigid Temperatures

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 Editor

Chilla-i-Kalan: Navigating the 40-Day Odyssey of Kashmir’s Winter Majesty As the chill of winter tightens its grip, Kashmir, a realm of unparalleled beauty, readies itself for a spectacle unlike any other — Chilla-i-Kalan. Commencing on December 21st, this 40-day stretch marks the pinnacle of winter’s harshness, casting the valley into a mesmerizing panorama of glistening frost and cutting winds. Winter’s onset appears unusually prompt this year. Even before Chilla-i-Kalan officially commences, Srinagar experienced a bone-chilling -4.4°C, a frigid prelude to the impending season. Pahalgam and Gulmarg, donned in icy robes…

Winter’s Wrath: Srinagar Experiences Season’s Coldest Night with -5.3°C, Weekend Rain in Forecast

December 14, 2023 Editor

In the grip of an intense cold wave, Srinagar experienced its coldest night of the season on Wednesday, with the minimum temperature plummeting to minus 5.3 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological (MeT) Department confirmed that this chilling record marked the lowest temperature recorded so far this winter. Other parts of the Valley also endured freezing conditions, with Gulmarg registering a minimum of minus 5.5 degrees Celsius and Pahalgam at minus 5.3 degrees Celsius. Leh in the Ladakh region faced even harsher temperatures, with a bone-chilling minus 12.2 degrees Celsius, while Kargil recorded…

Kashmir Shivers at Record-Breaking Minus 4.8°C: Deep Freeze Grips Valley

December 12, 2023 Editor

While parts of Kashmir were engulfed by shallow fog, Valley continued to reel under deep freeze with Srinagar recording a minimum of 4.8 degrees celsius. Meteorological Department officials have predicted mainly dry and cold weather in J&K till December 16. “Dry and cold weather is likely to continue till 16th December,” they said, adding, “Shallow to moderate fog is likely to continue at many places of Kashmir Division.” “The mercury settled two notches below yesterday’s temperature of minus 4.4°C and surpassed the season’s lowest minus 4.6°C on the weekend in…

Valley Freezes: Srinagar Records Biting -2°C, Coldest Night of the Season

December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 Editor

Srinagar experiencing the coldest night of the season at -2°C on Wednesday. The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar reported the chilling temperatures, revealing a notable drop from the previous night’s -1.4°C, standing 1.1°C below the summer capital’s seasonal norm. Pahalgam in south Kashmir claimed the title of the coldest spot, registering a low of -5.1°C on Wednesday, compared to -4.3°C the night before. The tourist hotspot noted a deviation of 1.8°C below its usual seasonal average. Gulmarg, the renowned ski resort in north Kashmir, saw a marginal improvement with a minimum…

Winter Wonderland: Gulmarg Receives First Snowfall of the Season

September 25, 2023 Editor

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…