Severe Cold Wave Hits Jammu & Kashmir; Further Night Temperature Decline Expected
Click to start listening
Srinagar, Jan 10 (NationPress) A severe cold wave continues to affect Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), with Srinagar registering a minimum temperature of -4.3 degrees Celsius and Pahalgam observing -10 degrees Celsius on Friday.
The meteorological department has indicated that the cold wave remains prevalent across J&K, and due to a clear night sky, minimum temperatures may experience a further decline.
On Friday, the temperatures recorded were -4.3 degrees Celsius in Srinagar, -8.1 degrees Celsius in Gulmarg, and -10 degrees Celsius in Pahalgam.
In Jammu city, the minimum temperature was 4.9 degrees Celsius, while Katra town recorded 6.1, Batote 3, Banihal 4.9, and Bhaderwah was at 0 degrees Celsius.
A statement from the MET office mentioned, “On January 10, the weather will generally remain dry with some cloud cover expected during the evening/night.”
“On January 11, expect generally cloudy conditions with light rain in the plains of Jammu and snow at isolated higher altitudes in both Jammu Division and Kashmir Division.”
“From January 12 to 14, the weather will mostly remain dry. Between January 15 and 16, expect generally cloudy conditions with light snow in isolated to scattered areas.”
“Advisory: Expect a cold wave in isolated areas. Tourists, travelers, and transporters are urged to adhere to administrative and traffic advisories.”
The 40-day winter period known as ‘Chillai Kalan’ commenced on December 21 and is set to conclude on January 30.
Many water bodies, including lakes, streams, ponds, and wells, have experienced partial freezing throughout the Valley.
Morning fog and chill have severely restricted pedestrian and vehicular movement in the region.
Medical professionals have advised individuals, particularly children and the elderly, to limit their exposure to the cold to prevent hypothermia, which can lead to blood vessel constriction—a significant risk factor for heart attacks and failures during winter months in colder regions.
During these prolonged winter months, locals favor wearing a loose tweed overgarment known as the ‘Pheran’, and using an earthen firepot, called the ‘Kangri’, woven in a willow wicker basket.
In response to office needs, tailors have crafted Pherans in various styles and designs, transforming it into a fashionable winter apparel choice across the country.
