SRINAGAR, Jan 7: Sunday was the coldest night of the season so far in Srinagar and Jammu, with minimum temperatures dropping to minus 5.6 and 3.4, respectively. Strong, dry cold waves and brisk winds from the mountains have made life even more miserable for the people of Kashmir, who are still concerned about the lack of snowfall. According to the Meteorological (MeT) statement, the minimum temperature was – 5.6 in Srinagar, minus 4.4 in Gulmarg, and minus 6.5 in Pahalgam. The lowest temperature recorded in the Ladakh region was minus 15.3 in Leh town and minus 14.3 in Kargil. The minimum temperatures recorded in Jammu city were 3.4, Katra 6, Batote 2.1, Bhaderwah – 0.2, and Banihal minus 2.2.The “Chillai Kalan,” a 40-day stretch of bitterly cold winter weather, began on December 21 and ends on January 30. Locals rely on the remaining portion of the Chillai Kalan to provide enough water for irrigation and drinking throughout the summer. Everything will be OK if there is enough snowfall during the remaining portion of the Chillai Kalan; if not, the upcoming summer will be difficult for the people. The minimum temperatures recorded in Jammu city were 3.4, Katra 6, Batote 2.1, Bhaderwah – 0.2, and Banihal minus 2.2.
