A severe cold wave continued across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, with several places in the Valley recording sub-zero night temperatures. Pulwama and Shopian emerged as the coldest inhabited locations.
According to Kashmir Weather, Pulwama recorded a minimum temperature of –5.0°C, while Shopian dipped further to –5.4°C, reflecting intensifying winter conditions in south Kashmir. Pahalgam registered –4.4°C, Gulmarg –1.2°C, Baramulla –4.3°C, and Pampore –4.5°C. Srinagar settled at –3.1°C, slightly colder than Qazigund at –3.0°C.
Srinagar Airport reported –4.2°C, while Awantipora touched –3.8°C and Budgam –3.7°C. Higher reaches faced harsher conditions, with Zojila Pass plunging to –16.0°C, one of the season’s lowest readings.
In north Kashmir, Kupwara recorded –3.4°C, Bandipora –3.8°C, and Rafiabad –4.1°C. Kokernag remained comparatively milder at –0.4°C, while Sonamarg stood at –3.8°C.
The Jammu region also experienced a dip in temperatures, with Jammu city at 9.8°C, Banihal at –0.5°C, Bhaderwah at 0.4°C, Rajouri at 2.4°C, and Udhampur at 6.2°C.
In Ladakh, Leh recorded –8.5°C, Kargil –8.8°C, and Nubra –6.6°C, highlighting persistent freezing conditions across the region. (Agencies)
