Iconic golden 'Dome of the Rock' dusted in white after winter storm Elpis covers Jerusalem with over 8 inches of snow. People have been advised to remain indoors.

Jerusalem: Iconic golden 'Dome of the Rock' dusted in snow

<p>Istanbul airport was hit with heavy snow as tourists staged a protest to demand hotel accommodation.</p>

<p>The authorities called in riot police as passengers protested. There were several flight cancellations amid the snowstorm even as some flights opened on Monday afternoon.</p>

<p>Reports said the airport had to be closed as the roof of one of the cargo terminals collapsed due to the snow discomforting passengers.</p>

<p>Several roads were blocked as buses and cars struggled in the icy roads as heavy snow was reported in Istanbul. Reports said shopping malls and eateries closed early as people struggled amid the snow surge.</p>

<p>People posted pictures on social media as the city was blanketed under heavy snow.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">G☃️☃️D morning <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFTCommmunity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFTCommmunity</a><br />
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Nowadays İstanbul is under the snow. Here are some photos how İstanbul looks like under the snow ☃️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nftphotography?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nftphotography</a> <a href="https://t.co/TMXYG7iQha">pic.twitter.com/TMXYG7iQha</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Salaams friends,<br />
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There is a snowstorm in İstanbul and thousands of people (if not more) are stuck in snow blocked roads, including some of my friends. Please pray for them to return their homes and families safely 💜 <a href="https://t.co/AxRn650pQF">pic.twitter.com/AxRn650pQF</a></p>
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<p>The snowfall had begun last week but picked up as days passed in Istanbul discomforting 16 million residents. There were also reports of snowstorms sweeping through Greece and Syria.</p>

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Istanbul airport was hit with heavy snow as tourists staged a protest to demand hotel accommodation. The authorities called in riot police as passengers protested.

Istanbul airport was hit with heavy snow as tourists staged a protest to demand hotel accommodation. The authorities called in riot police as passengers protested. There were several flight cancellations amid the snowstorm even as some flights opened on Monday afternoon. Reports said the airport had to be closed as the roof of one of the cargo terminals collapsed due to the snow discomforting passengers. Several roads were blocked as buses and cars struggled in the icy roads as heavy snow was reported in Istanbul. Reports said shopping malls and eateries closed early as people struggled amid the snow surge. People posted pictures on social media as the city was blanketed under heavy snow. G☃️☃️D morning #NFTCommmunity ☕️ Nowadays İstanbul is under the snow. Here are some photos how İstanbul looks like under the snow ☃️#nftphotography pic.twitter.com/TMXYG7iQha — Sefa Yamak (@sefayamak) January 25, 2022 × Salaams friends, There is a snowstorm in İstanbul and thousands of people (if not more) are stuck in snow blocked roads, including some of my friends. Please pray for them to return their homes and families safely 💜 pic.twitter.com/AxRn650pQF — Kübra🌙 (@yourturkishfave) January 25, 2022 × The snowfall had begun last week but picked up as days passed in Istanbul discomforting 16 million residents. There were also reports of snowstorms sweeping through Greece and Syria. (With inputs from Agencies)

'Please pray': Passengers protest in Istanbul airport amid heavy snowfall

Indian Army soldiers are braving cold wave conditions at the Yellow sea, North Kashmir with 5 to 10 feet of snow and temperatures plunging from -5 to -20 degree Celsius in the area.

Ground Report: Indian army braves harsh winter conditions in Kashmir

A blanket of heavy snow covered the Greek capital disrupting air traffic, bringing transport to a halt and leaving scores of drivers stranded overnight in a highway.

Heavy snowfall sweeps across Greece, crews struggling to free stranded drivers

Ground Report from LoC: Indian army braves harsh winter conditions in Kashmir

The mercury took a dip in most parts of north India as it is snowing in the hilly areas while the planes are witnessing frequent cold waves.

Mercury takes a dip in North India as hilly areas receives fresh snowfall

Snowfall and Blizzard have wreaked havoc in most of Turkey's 81 provinces, thousands of people were stranded on a highway nearly 3,000 people were trapped in their cars as traffic came to a standstill due to the blizzard. Cars were seen sliding dangerously on icy roads as drivers struggled to maintain control.

Heavy snowfall wreaks havoc in Turkey, 2,800 people trapped in cars

Despite excruciating cold and completely snow covered roads, the health workers in India's Kashmir valley are braving the harsh weather conditions and going door-to-door to vaccinate people against Covid-19.

India: Covid-19 vaccination ramped up with door-to-door campaign in Kashmir valley amid snowfall

Kashmir valley in India continues to remain in the grip of sub-zero temperatures, there are major tourist destinations that are reeling under some extreme cold weather conditions. An avalanche has also hit the Zoji La Pass on Srinagar-Leh highway.

Kashmir valley in India continues to remain in the grip of sub-zero temperatures

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="29">Following the recent Murree disaster in Pakistan, which took the lives of innocent visitors, netizens on the microblogging platform Twitter have called for a boycott of the highland resorts because hoteliers have requested excessive rates in the inhuman conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="31">Hotel proprietors, according to local media sources, increased the rent of a room from Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000 per night, which was previously available for Rs 6,000- Rs 10,000 per night.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-from-init="true" data-paragraphid="32">A snowstorm hit Murree, Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan, on January 7, 2022, dumping almost 4 feet of snow and killing 23 domestic tourists who had come to view the thick snow.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="33">Tourists were compelled to spend the night in their automobiles due to excessive hotel fees; many could not afford the high-priced accommodations.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="34">Tourists claimed to a local media outlet that "cold-hearted" hotel proprietors had no pity, even on children, and that basic food prices had increased due to the bad weather conditions in the most-visited area.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="35">A ten-rupee packet of biscuits was sold for Rs300, while a water bottle was offered for Rs250-300.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/boycottmuree?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#boycottmuree</a> is trending again for all the same reasons.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%A6%DB%8C%DA%A9%D8%A7%D9%B9_%D9%85%D8%B1%DB%8C?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#بائیکاٹ_مری</a> <a href="https://t.co/HTPvk4ELCC">https://t.co/HTPvk4ELCC</a> <a href="https://t.co/GfXrVRAuIk">pic.twitter.com/GfXrVRAuIk</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The businessmen of Murree are cruel. They don’t have any humanity, their hearts are made of stone. They only know one thing, looting money from those who are desperate &amp; in need. The govt must fine them some how &amp; the people should boycott Murree. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Murree?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Murree</a></p>
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) <a href="https://twitter.com/iihtishamm/status/1480461370055434242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Majboori ka faida, 50k hotel room per night in Murree, due to which those Pakistanis who couldn't afford died in their cars.<br />
Me as a patriotic Pakistani is going to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/boycottmurree?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#boycottmurree</a> until there is legal action against the Hotel mafia's.<br />
Spread the words and start this trend. <a href="https://t.co/UccxvM2Z3g">pic.twitter.com/UccxvM2Z3g</a></p>
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<p>As a result, many people were compelled to stay in their cars during the snowstorm as a result of the circumstances.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="37">For hours, many people went hungry.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="38">A journalist tweeted a receipt from a hotel in Murree that showed he was charged Rs 20,000 for a single room.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="39">The family was instructed to evacuate the accommodation the next day because it lacked a heater and hot water.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="40">Using the hashtag # BoycottMuree, Pakistanis are constantly uploading videos and sharing their thoughts on the behaviour of locals and hotels in Murree.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">It is extremely shameful to see how a few locals in Murree have found a way to make a quick buck. Authorities should investigate this and we have to focus on making our places tourist-friendly. <a href="https://t.co/RxxoyQ4XAC">https://t.co/RxxoyQ4XAC</a></p>
— Mariam's Madness (@MaddyWithKhan) <a href="https://twitter.com/MaddyWithKhan/status/1480568763539984387?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Following the recent Murree disaster in Pakistan, which took the lives of innocent visitors, netizens on the microblogging platform Twitter have called for a boycott of the highland resorts because hoteliers have requested excessive rates in the inhuman conditions.

Following the recent Murree disaster in Pakistan, which took the lives of innocent visitors, netizens on the microblogging platform Twitter have called for a boycott of the highland resorts because hoteliers have requested excessive rates in the inhuman conditions. Hotel proprietors, according to local media sources, increased the rent of a room from Rs 50,000 to Rs 70,000 per night, which was previously available for Rs 6,000- Rs 10,000 per night. A snowstorm hit Murree, Rawalpindi District, Punjab, Pakistan, on January 7, 2022, dumping almost 4 feet of snow and killing 23 domestic tourists who had come to view the thick snow. Tourists were compelled to spend the night in their automobiles due to excessive hotel fees; many could not afford the high-priced accommodations. Tourists claimed to a local media outlet that "cold-hearted" hotel proprietors had no pity, even on children, and that basic food prices had increased due to the bad weather conditions in the most-visited area. A ten-rupee packet of biscuits was sold for Rs300, while a water bottle was offered for Rs250-300. #boycottmuree is trending again for all the same reasons.#بائیکاٹ_مری https://t.co/HTPvk4ELCC pic.twitter.com/GfXrVRAuIk — Major Adil Raja (R) (@soldierspeaks) January 9, 2022 × Boycott Murree — Shafaat Ali (@iamshafaatali) January 10, 2022 × The businessmen of Murree are cruel. They don’t have any humanity, their hearts are made of stone. They only know one thing, looting money from those who are desperate & in need. The govt must fine them some how & the people should boycott Murree. #Murree — Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) January 10, 2022 × Majboori ka faida, 50k hotel room per night in Murree, due to which those Pakistanis who couldn't afford died in their cars. Me as a patriotic Pakistani is going to #boycottmurree until there is legal action against the Hotel mafia's. Spread the words and start this trend. pic.twitter.com/UccxvM2Z3g — Pakistan (@SarPak0) January 9, 2022 × As a result, many people were compelled to stay in their cars during the snowstorm as a result of the circumstances. For hours, many people went hungry. A journalist tweeted a receipt from a hotel in Murree that showed he was charged Rs 20,000 for a single room. The family was instructed to evacuate the accommodation the next day because it lacked a heater and hot water. Using the hashtag # BoycottMuree, Pakistanis are constantly uploading videos and sharing their thoughts on the behaviour of locals and hotels in Murree. It is extremely shameful to see how a few locals in Murree have found a way to make a quick buck. Authorities should investigate this and we have to focus on making our places tourist-friendly. https://t.co/RxxoyQ4XAC — Mariam's Madness (@MaddyWithKhan) January 10, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies)

#BoycottMurree trends in Pakistan as hotels loot people after 23 die trapped in snowfall

Northern India is dealing with severe cold wave conditions with the mercury plunging to sub-zero levels in several states. The city of Shimla in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh received its first snowfall of 2022. The state continued to experience moderate to heavy snowfall temporarily closing over 400 roads.

Snowfall disrupts normal life in northern India

After heavy snowfall pounded US North East on Friday, catastrophic flooding has now hit parts of Western US. Flood alerts are in place across many coastal regions in the Pacific winter storm warnings have also remained intact for much of the Eastern parts.

After heavy snowfall catastrophic floods hit parts of Western United States

India's IMD has issued a warning as snowfall intensifies in the Kashmir valley. There is also incessant rainfall across northern India.

Incessant rainfall grips northern India

As incessant rainfall and dipping temperatures grip northern India snowfall in the Kashmir valley has intensified. The weather department has warned against heavier snowfall and avalanches. For more insight on the situation on ground our correspondent Idris lone has sent us this report from the heart of the valley.

Snowfall in Kashmir intensifies as incessant rainfall, dipping temperatures grip northern India

A heavy snowfall warning has been issued in japan's capital city Tokyo for the first time in four years. The first snowfall of the year for Japan turned into a bit of a scare after the Japan meteorological agency listed Tokyo and three surrounding districts under a heavy snow alert. Nearly two inches of snow had piled up in Tokyo while temperatures dropped to minus 0.4 degrees celsius.

Heavy snowfall warning in Japan's Tokyo, three surrounding areas under list

Eastern Russia has been witnessing heavy snowstorms over the past few days this has hampered road travel and delayed flights across the Sakhalin region the extreme weather is not new for Siberia local broadcasters show tractors being used to clear the snow in the urban areas workers were dispatched to clear the paths.

Heavy snowfall hampers life in Russia

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, flights cancelled, orange alert issued, While Srinagar, recorded rain and snowfall of 7.1mm, Gulmarg recorded 8.4 inches (21cm) of fresh snowfall. Another tourist resort, Pahalgam, recorded 13.5 cms of snowfall.

Kashmir Valley witnesses fresh spell of snowfall | flights cancelled

<p>Kashmir Valley witnessed a fresh spell of snowfall on Tuesday (January 4). While Srinagar, recorded rain and snowfall of 7.1mm, Gulmarg recorded 8.4 inches (21cm) of fresh snowfall. Another tourist resort, Pahalgam, recorded 13.5 cms of snowfall.</p>

<p>The authorities canceled around 34 flights to and from Srinagar today due to poor visibility amid rains and snowfall. The authorities also said that it's unlikely that remaining flights would be taking off from Srinagar today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The road connectivity has also been impacted due to the fresh snowfall. The road from Srinagar-Kargil has been shut. The Gurez-Bandipora road has also been closed for traffic after the snowfall. The Mughal road from Kashmir to Jammu has also been closed today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The MeT has also issued an ‘orange alert’ across the Valley as the snowfall is expected to increase in the coming 24 hours. There are chances of snow avalanches and landslides in vulnerable areas of North Kashmir. It has been advised that people in snow-bound areas should not venture out.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Tourists seem to be enjoying the snowfall the most. From Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar, tourists could be seen enjoying the snowfall and playing with the snow. Most of them say it's the reason they came down to Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It's a dreamland and one of the reasons to come here was to witness the snow.It's nothing less than a dream come true. I am traveling with friends and I have never enjoyed this much before. We are all loving it," said Rahul Kumar,Tourist from Rajasthan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While snowfall brings cheer on the faces of tourists, it brings a lot of problems to the locals living in the valley.&nbsp;</p>


Kashmir Valley witnessed a fresh spell of snowfall on Tuesday (January 4). While Srinagar, recorded rain and snowfall of 7.1mm, Gulmarg recorded 8.4 inches (21cm) of fresh snowfall.

Kashmir Valley witnessed a fresh spell of snowfall on Tuesday (January 4). While Srinagar, recorded rain and snowfall of 7.1mm, Gulmarg recorded 8.4 inches (21cm) of fresh snowfall. Another tourist resort, Pahalgam, recorded 13.5 cms of snowfall. The authorities canceled around 34 flights to and from Srinagar today due to poor visibility amid rains and snowfall. The authorities also said that it's unlikely that remaining flights would be taking off from Srinagar today. The road connectivity has also been impacted due to the fresh snowfall. The road from Srinagar-Kargil has been shut. The Gurez-Bandipora road has also been closed for traffic after the snowfall. The Mughal road from Kashmir to Jammu has also been closed today. The MeT has also issued an ‘orange alert’ across the Valley as the snowfall is expected to increase in the coming 24 hours. There are chances of snow avalanches and landslides in vulnerable areas of North Kashmir. It has been advised that people in snow-bound areas should not venture out. However, Tourists seem to be enjoying the snowfall the most. From Gulmarg, Pahalgam and Srinagar, tourists could be seen enjoying the snowfall and playing with the snow. Most of them say it's the reason they came down to Kashmir. "It's a dreamland and one of the reasons to come here was to witness the snow.It's nothing less than a dream come true. I am traveling with friends and I have never enjoyed this much before. We are all loving it," said Rahul Kumar,Tourist from Rajasthan. While snowfall brings cheer on the faces of tourists, it brings a lot of problems to the locals living in the valley.

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir, flights cancelled, orange alert issued

A winter storm packing heavy snow and strong winds engulfed parts of the U.S. Southeast and mid-Atlantic states, forcing federal offices and schools to close as it threatened to make travel dangerous and knock out power.

Winter storm pounds Washington as it moves across U.S. East Coast

<p>Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said on Saturday that between January 4 and 7, rainfall or snowfall could be expected in most parts of the western Himalayan region, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, due to an active western disturbance approaching north-west India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"A western disturbance is impacting Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, region. Under its influence, we are expecting scattered rainfall or snowfall over the region in the next 48 hours. From January 4, an active western disturbance will approach northwest India. Under its influence from January 4-7, there could be rainfall or snowfall at most places over the western Himalayan region like J-K, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It will cause light to moderate rain or thundershower over plains of northwest India including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh," Mohapatra said.</p>

<p>He went on to say that as the western disturbance moves east, its intensity would reduce, but rainfall activity will increase into eastern India.</p>

<p>"As the western disturbance approaches north east India, the temperature rises. Therefore, the cold wave conditions that we are experiencing in some places over northwest India, will gradually abate. From January 4, the temperature in the planes of the country will be normal or above normal," the senior IMD official said.<br />
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Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said on Saturday that between January 4 and 7, rainfall or snowfall could be expected in most parts of the western Himalayan region, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, due to an active western disturbance approaching north-west India.

Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), said on Saturday that between January 4 and 7, rainfall or snowfall could be expected in most parts of the western Himalayan region, including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, due to an active western disturbance approaching north-west India. "A western disturbance is impacting Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, region. Under its influence, we are expecting scattered rainfall or snowfall over the region in the next 48 hours. From January 4, an active western disturbance will approach northwest India. Under its influence from January 4-7, there could be rainfall or snowfall at most places over the western Himalayan region like J-K, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. It will cause light to moderate rain or thundershower over plains of northwest India including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh," Mohapatra said. He went on to say that as the western disturbance moves east, its intensity would reduce, but rainfall activity will increase into eastern India. "As the western disturbance approaches north east India, the temperature rises. Therefore, the cold wave conditions that we are experiencing in some places over northwest India, will gradually abate. From January 4, the temperature in the planes of the country will be normal or above normal," the senior IMD official said. (With inputs from agencies)

Intense rains and snowfall to lash Ladakh, Himachal and J&K during January 4-7: IMD

After almost nine months without measurable snowfall, Chicago has witnessed its first record snowfall. According to the national weather service, the international airport in Chicago has received one tenth of an inch of snow officially breaking the drought spell in the region.

Chicago records first snow of season, one-tenth of an inch snow recorded

Several parts of the world have been rocked by floods, heavy snowfall and extremely low temperatures here's a quick round up of the prevailing weather conditions in various parts.

Floods, snowfall, low temperatures- Here's a quick round up of the prevailing weather conditions

After a spell of drought for almost half of the year, the western U.S has now been battered by a powerful winter storm. The storm has resulted in travel misery in California, especially the Sierra Nevada range.

United States: Snowfall in western US after months of drought spell

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Heavy snowfall brings daily lives to a standstill in Serbia. Thousands of people are struggling without electricity. Several flights have also been cancelled out.

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Heavy snowfall has covered Serbia's capital Belgrade, hampering traffic, canceling flights at the main airport and disrupting public transportation.

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A new study revealed that as the climate crisis has been warming up the planet's northern ice cover, rainfall could replace snow in the Arctic region. WION tells you more.

New study reveals Arctic could get more rain than snowfall by 2060

<p>&nbsp;Temperatures dropped below zero degrees Celsius in India’s Jammu and Kashmir union territory, with Srinagar city recording the lowest temperature of the season at minus 1.6 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>Other parts of the state also experienced sub-zero temperatures as the mercury went down two to three degrees below normal. Pahalgam, the famous hill station in south Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 3.7 degrees Celsius, the ski resort Gulmarg recorded the minimum temperature at minus 0.8 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>The state meteorological department has attributed “the erratic weather condition” to global warming.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Global warming is a worldwide issue and is not Kashmir centric, but it does have an impact here as well,” said Sonam Lotus, Director MeT Department Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The winter conditions in Kashmir have set in much ahead of the beginning of extremely harsh weather conditions which usually start around the third week of December.</p>

<p>‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day period of harsh winter in Kashmir, begins on December 21 every year.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Met department will be soon launching an awareness campaign on asphyxiation, which is often linked to winter the season. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“With the onset of winter, people keep themselves warm and use appliances like bukhari (portable room heater). But the main problem of using such a traditional device is that there is little room for exhaust and no ventilation. Because of this, carbon monoxide increases and causes a lot of damage, as we recently saw how a girl died in her room due to asphyxiation. We are always aware of do’s and don’ts and we will soon start the awareness programme,” said Lotus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In neighbouring Ladakh, too, the temperatures remained at sub-zero level. The minimum temperature at the capital Leh was at minus 8 degrees Celsius. Kargil recorded the minimum temperature at minus 3.6 degrees Celsius. The second coldest place in the world, Drass, recorded the temperature at minus 12.8 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The onset of cold weather conditions often worries the locals living in the area, as they face long electricity cuts, avalanches, etc.</p>

<p>“It's extremely cold here, we can't go out in the mornings. We use kangri (an earthen pot woven around with wicker filled with hot embers) which works on coal and now we have been facing shortage of the coal as well. The water pipes freeze and then there is no water as well. We want the government to help the poor. It's unbearable. There is no electricity also, too many power cuts. The government needs to intervene. There is so much fog in the morning that we can't go out. '' said Bashir Ahmad, a resident of Srinagar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Met department has predicted that weather will remain mainly dry in Jammu and Kashmir with morning fog at isolated places over plains of the valley till November end.</p>


Temperatures dropped below zero degrees Celsius in India’s Jammu and Kashmir union territory, with Srinagar city recording the lowest temperature of the season at minus 1.

Temperatures dropped below zero degrees Celsius in India’s Jammu and Kashmir union territory, with Srinagar city recording the lowest temperature of the season at minus 1.6 degrees Celsius. Other parts of the state also experienced sub-zero temperatures as the mercury went down two to three degrees below normal. Pahalgam, the famous hill station in south Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 3.7 degrees Celsius, the ski resort Gulmarg recorded the minimum temperature at minus 0.8 degrees Celsius. The state meteorological department has attributed “the erratic weather condition” to global warming. “Global warming is a worldwide issue and is not Kashmir centric, but it does have an impact here as well,” said Sonam Lotus, Director MeT Department Kashmir. The winter conditions in Kashmir have set in much ahead of the beginning of extremely harsh weather conditions which usually start around the third week of December. ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day period of harsh winter in Kashmir, begins on December 21 every year. Meanwhile, the Met department will be soon launching an awareness campaign on asphyxiation, which is often linked to winter the season. “With the onset of winter, people keep themselves warm and use appliances like bukhari (portable room heater). But the main problem of using such a traditional device is that there is little room for exhaust and no ventilation. Because of this, carbon monoxide increases and causes a lot of damage, as we recently saw how a girl died in her room due to asphyxiation. We are always aware of do’s and don’ts and we will soon start the awareness programme,” said Lotus. In neighbouring Ladakh, too, the temperatures remained at sub-zero level. The minimum temperature at the capital Leh was at minus 8 degrees Celsius. Kargil recorded the minimum temperature at minus 3.6 degrees Celsius. The second coldest place in the world, Drass, recorded the temperature at minus 12.8 degrees Celsius. The onset of cold weather conditions often worries the locals living in the area, as they face long electricity cuts, avalanches, etc. “It's extremely cold here, we can't go out in the mornings. We use kangri (an earthen pot woven around with wicker filled with hot embers) which works on coal and now we have been facing shortage of the coal as well. The water pipes freeze and then there is no water as well. We want the government to help the poor. It's unbearable. There is no electricity also, too many power cuts. The government needs to intervene. There is so much fog in the morning that we can't go out. '' said Bashir Ahmad, a resident of Srinagar. The Met department has predicted that weather will remain mainly dry in Jammu and Kashmir with morning fog at isolated places over plains of the valley till November end.

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