Cold Wave Tightens Grip Across J&K and Ladakh: Minimum Temperatures Drop Sharply

Srinagar, Nov 28 (KF): In a stark reminder of the winter season’s grip, several areas across Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh recorded sub-zero temperatures, with Drass in Ladakh emerging as the coldest at -12.2°C.

The minimum temperature details for the regions are as follows:

Kashmir Region:

Anantnag: -5.1°C

Shopian: -5.5°C

Pahalgam: -5.0°C

Kulgam: -4.0°C

Larnoo: -4.3°C

Pulwama: -4.8°C

Sonamarg: -3.4°C

Qazigund: -3.0°C

Kupwara: -3.0°C

Budgam: -3.6°C

Bandipora: -3.3°C

Gulmarg: -2.5°C

Srinagar: -2.1°C

Ganderbal: -2.1°C

Baramulla: -1.8°C

Kokernag: 0.2°C

Jammu Region:

Padder: -5.5°C

Bhaderwah: 1.2°C

Batote: 4.2°C

Rajouri: 3.6°C

Kishtwar: 3.9°C

Banihal: 8.7°C

Ramban: 6.9°C

Reasi: 7.5°C

Samba: 6.5°C

Udhampur: 6.9°C

Jammu: 10.1°C

Kathua: 9.7°C

Katra: 9.2°C

Poonch: NA

Ladakh

Drass: -12.2°C

Leh: -8.8°C

Kargil: -8.3°C

The cold conditions are likely to persist, with the Meteorological Department forecasting colder nights ahead.

Residents are advised to take adequate precautions as the mercury continues to drop across the region. (KF)