Severe Cold Wave Continues to Grip Kashmir

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Mirpur: The bone-chilling cold continues to tighten its grip on Kashmir as occupied Srinagar shivers at a low of minus 5.0°C, 2.7°C below the seasonal norm in the wee hours of Tuesday, according to a report reaching here Tuesday evening from across the Line of Control (LoC).
“The Occupied State meteorological department forecasts the possibility of a wet spell from January 25 to February 1, adding another layer of challenge to the freezing temperatures,” the report revealed.
Quoting a meteorological department official in Srinagar, the report continued: Qazigund recorded a minimum of minus 4.8°C, Pahalgam reached minus 6.2°C, and Gulmarg settled at minus 4.0°C. These temperatures, while frigid, present fluctuations compared to the previous night but still maintain their icy hold.
Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded a low of minus 4.9°C, while Jammu marked 5.0°C, both showing variations from the previous night’s readings. The iconic ski resort, Gulmarg, remains notably warmer than usual, at minus 4.0°C.
Looking ahead, the weather is expected to remain dry until January 24. However, from January 25–26, the forecast anticipates generally cloudy weather with light snow in isolated higher reaches. Further, from January 27–28, cloudy conditions with light rain or snow over scattered places are likely. The period from January 29–31 is poised for light to moderate rain or snow at many places, with a possibility of scattered precipitation on February 1.