Icy Grip of Winter Tightens on Kashmir as Nighttime Temperatures Plunge

Cold wave conditions returned to Kashmir Valley on Saturday as the minimum temperature at most places dipped to freezing point again after witnessing a slight respite on Friday.

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast that the weather is very likely to remain generally cloudy and dry during the next 24 hours. It said the weather will remain generally cloudy on November 27 and 28 also.

There is a possibility of light rain or snow at isolated higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir during November 29-30, the MeT office said.

Shallow to moderate fog is likely to continue till November 28 over many places of Kashmir Division, the MeT office said.

Minimum Temperatures

• Srinagar: -1.0°C (-1.1°C below normal)
• Pahalgam: -3.4°C (-1.0°C below normal)
• Qazigund: -0.8°C
• Kokerng: 1.5°C
• Kupwara: -0.5°C (normal)
• Gulmarg: -1.0°C (1.1°C above normal)

Weather Forecast

• November 26: Generally cloudy and dry
• November 27-28: Generally cloudy
• November 29-30: Possibility of light rain or snow at isolated higher reaches
• December 1-5: Partially to generally cloudy