Srinagar on Wednesday witnessed the season’s coldest night, with temperatures settling at minus 6 degrees Celsius, officials said on Thursday. Additionally, a thin layer of fog was observed in many parts of Srinagar city, which further intensified the cold wave conditions.
Wednesday night was the coldest of the season so far in the city, with the night temperature being 4 degrees below the normal for this part of the season.
The intense cold conditions led to the freezing of the fringes of several water bodies, including the famous Dal Lake, while water supply lines also remained affected in many parts of the region.
The extended winter dry spell in the city and adjoining areas has led to an increase in ailments like coughs and the common cold. Doctors have also advised people to take necessary precautions and stay indoors while avoiding unnecessary travel during the evening and late-night hours.
Meanwhile, another famous tourist resort, Pahalgam, which serves as one of the base camps for the annual Amarnath Yatra, recorded minus 6.8 degrees Celsius, one degree below the previous night.
Furthermore, the ski resort Gulmarg recorded a low of minus 5 degrees Celsius. Interestingly, a hamlet (Konibal) in Pampore town was constantly shivering at minus 8.4 degrees for the second consecutive day.
The Met Centre in Srinagar has forecasted the weather to remain dry until December 26, with the possibility of rain and light snowfall over higher reaches on December 21-22. While the minimum temperature across the valley is likely to fall further over the next few days, the centre said.
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