Early Times Report
SRINAGAR, Dec 13: Cold conditions continued to prevail across Jammu & Kashmir as night temperatures remained low, with several areas in the Kashmir Valley recording sub-zero minimums.
Pulwama emerged as the coldest inhabited area at -4.2°C, while Shopian followed closely at -3.7°C, indicating a sustained cold wave across south Kashmir.
Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of -2.9°C, while its outskirts were colder, with Srinagar Airport touching -4.0°C. Qazigund settled at -1.6°C, Pampore at -2.5°C, Budgam at -3.1°C and Awantipora dipped to -3.6°C. Baramulla recorded -3.2°C, Bandipora -2.1°C, Kupwara -2.4°C and Zethan Rafiabad also settled at -3.1°C.
Tourist destinations saw relatively less severe cold, with Pahalgam recording -2.8°C, Sonamarg -0.3°C and Gulmarg standing at 1.6°C. Kokernag and Kulgam both recorded marginally above-freezing temperatures at 0.1°C. Ganderbal recorded -1.8°C, while Zojila Pass remained frozen at a harsh -17.0°C, reflecting extreme conditions in the higher reaches.
In the Jammu region, comparatively milder weather prevailed. Jammu city recorded a minimum of 10.3°C, while Jammu Airport was slightly warmer at 10.9°C. Katra recorded 10.2°C, Kathua and Batote both settled at 8.0°C, and Reasi also recorded 8.0°C. In the hilly districts, Bhaderwah recorded 3.6°C, Udhampur 3.4°C, Rajouri 3.8°C and Banihal dipped to 3.8°C.
Ladakh continued to experience intense cold, with Leh recording -5.6°C, Kargil -5.2°C and Nubra Valley dipping further to -5.7°C.
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