Srinagar shivers at minus 6.6 degrees Celsius as cold wave sweeps Kashmir | PICS
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Image Source : PTIJammu and Kashmir's summer capital, Srinagar, recorded a bone-chilling temperature of 6.6 degrees Celsius, one of the coldest nights of the season.
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The region is currently under the grip of Chillai Kalan, the harsh 40-day winter period, with temperatures across Kashmir Valley plummeting to alarming lows.
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Popular tourist destinations like Pahalgam and Gulmarg also endured bitter cold, with Pahalgam recording a record low of -7.8 degrees Celsius and Gulmarg a slightly lower temperature of -1.9 degrees Celsius.
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Although Gulmarg offered some respite, the overall conditions across the region remained harsh.
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The weight of the cold wave has been felt in the southern parts of Kashmir Valley. The minimum temperature in Shopian Valley plummeted to -8.8 degrees Celsius.
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Neighboring Anantnag and Pulwama districts recorded -8.3 degrees Celsius, while Kulgam recorded -6.7 degrees Celsius.
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Other parts of the valley also recorded temperatures of -7.0 degrees Celsius and -6.5 degrees Celsius at Budgam and Ganderbal, respectively.
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In the northern region, Bandipora and Baramulla plunged to -6.4 degrees Celsius and -6.0 degrees Celsius respectively, while Khudwani recorded -7.1 degrees Celsius.
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The extreme cold has left water bodies partially frozen and roads dangerously slippery, posing a serious threat to daily life and travel.
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The brutal cold has added to residents’ challenges, with many facing challenges in basic services. Authorities have issued a weather advisory urging residents to take necessary precautions during this extreme cold wave.