The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, dipped into sub-zero territory for the first time this season, recording a minimum temperature of -0.1 degrees Celsius, signalling the onset of the region's harsh winter. The mercury plunge comes amid clear skies and dry weather, with meteorological officials predicting further drops in the coming days.The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released data showing widespread freezing conditions across the Kashmir Valley, where most stations reported temperatures below zero.Pahalgam and Shopian emerged as the coldest spots at -3.2 degrees Celsius each, while other tourist hotspots like Gulmarg hovered at -0.2 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the Jammu region remained relatively milder, with Jammu city logging 11.5 degrees Celsius.Residents in Srinagar woke up to a thin layer of frost on vehicles and rooftops, with houseboats on Dal Lake shrouded in mist. "This is just the beginning; nights will get colder," said a local shopkeeper in the city's Lal Chowk area. Authorities have advised people to take precautions against cold-related illnesses, especially the elderly and children.The IMD attributes the chill to north-westerly winds and the absence of western disturbances, which typically bring snowfall. No significant precipitation is expected in the next 48 hours, but a weak system could bring light snow to higher reaches by mid-week.

Residents in Srinagar woke up to a thin layer of frost on vehicles and rooftops, with houseboats on Dal Lake shrouded in mist.

The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, dipped into sub-zero territory for the first time this season, recording a minimum temperature of -0.1 degrees Celsius, signalling the onset of the region's harsh winter. The mercury plunge comes amid clear skies and dry weather, with meteorological officials predicting further drops in the coming days. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released data showing widespread freezing conditions across the Kashmir Valley, where most stations reported temperatures below zero. Pahalgam and Shopian emerged as the coldest spots at -3.2 degrees Celsius each, while other tourist hotspots like Gulmarg hovered at -0.2 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the Jammu region remained relatively milder, with Jammu city logging 11.5 degrees Celsius. Residents in Srinagar woke up to a thin layer of frost on vehicles and rooftops, with houseboats on Dal Lake shrouded in mist. "This is just the beginning; nights will get colder," said a local shopkeeper in the city's Lal Chowk area. Authorities have advised people to take precautions against cold-related illnesses, especially the elderly and children. The IMD attributes the chill to north-westerly winds and the absence of western disturbances, which typically bring snowfall. No significant precipitation is expected in the next 48 hours, but a weak system could bring light snow to higher reaches by mid-week.

Residents in Srinagar woke up to a thin layer of frost on vehicles and rooftops, with houseboats on Dal Lake shrouded in mist.

Srinagar records season's first sub-zero temperature at -0.1 degrees Celsius as winter chill grips Kashmir

As Kashmir’s coldest period “Chilla-i-Kalan” begins today, the Valley recorded its coldest night of the season Tuesday. In Srinagar, the minimum temperature was recorded at minus 4.2 degree Celsius.&nbsp;

Chilla-i-Kalan is the harshest winter period that starts on December 21 and lasts for 40 days. During this time, Kashmir witnesses the coldest days of the year. The temperatures have already dropped across the Kashmir region at the start of Chilla-i-Kalan.&nbsp;

The MeT department reported that in South Kashmir’s Pahalgam area, the temperature had dropped to minus 6.2 degree Celsius, making it the coldest area across the Kashmir region.&nbsp;

The famous ski resort in North Kashmir, Gulmarg, recorded a low of minus 4.6 degree Celsius. The Met Department has predicted the temperatures to drop further in the coming days as the weather is said to remain dry.&nbsp;

The temperatures at places like Qazigund in South Kashmir was recorded at minus 4.2 degree Celsius. Kokernag area recorded the temperature at minus 2.4 degree Celsius. Met Department said that Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded the temperature at minus 4.4 degree Celsius while Anantnag, it was minus 4.3 degree Celsius.

The temperature at Leh was recorded at minus 11.8 degree Celsius,&nbsp;while Kargil was at minus 12.1 degree Celsius. The lowest temperature in Ladakh was in Drass with temperature recorded at minus 17,&nbsp;the coldest of the season so far.&nbsp;

The Met has predicted a two-day wet spell by the end of this month which might bring respite from the harshest cold weather in the region.&nbsp;

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As Kashmir’s coldest period “Chilla-i-Kalan” begins today, the Valley recorded its coldest night of the season Tuesday. In Srinagar, the minimum temperature was recorded at minus 4.

As Kashmir’s coldest period “Chilla-i-Kalan” begins today, the Valley recorded its coldest night of the season Tuesday. In Srinagar, the minimum temperature was recorded at minus 4.2 degree Celsius. Chilla-i-Kalan is the harshest winter period that starts on December 21 and lasts for 40 days. During this time, Kashmir witnesses the coldest days of the year. The temperatures have already dropped across the Kashmir region at the start of Chilla-i-Kalan. The MeT department reported that in South Kashmir’s Pahalgam area, the temperature had dropped to minus 6.2 degree Celsius, making it the coldest area across the Kashmir region. The famous ski resort in North Kashmir, Gulmarg, recorded a low of minus 4.6 degree Celsius. The Met Department has predicted the temperatures to drop further in the coming days as the weather is said to remain dry. The temperatures at places like Qazigund in South Kashmir was recorded at minus 4.2 degree Celsius. Kokernag area recorded the temperature at minus 2.4 degree Celsius. Met Department said that Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded the temperature at minus 4.4 degree Celsius while Anantnag, it was minus 4.3 degree Celsius. The temperature at Leh was recorded at minus 11.8 degree Celsius, while Kargil was at minus 12.1 degree Celsius. The lowest temperature in Ladakh was in Drass with temperature recorded at minus 17, the coldest of the season so far. The Met has predicted a two-day wet spell by the end of this month which might bring respite from the harshest cold weather in the region. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Srinagar records season's first sub-zero temperature at -0.1 degrees Celsius as winter chill grips Kashmir

Kashmir’s coldest period 'Chilla-i-Kalan' begins, Srinagar records coldest night of season