Night temperatures recorded a marked improvement across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, with most stations in the Valley and Jammu region witnessing a rise compared to previous nights, though sub-zero conditions persisted in several higher reaches, according to data compiled by Kashmir Weather.
In the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar settled at 0.4°C — a significant jump after days of freezing nights. Qazigund recorded -0.2°C, while tourist destinations Pahalgam and Gulmarg stood at -1.8°C and 0.0°C, respectively. Kupwara registered 0.2°C, and Kokernag recorded 0.8°C.
However, several southern and central Kashmir districts continued to face freezing conditions, including Pampore (-3.0°C), Pulwama (-2.6°C), Shopian (-2.5°C), Anantnag (-1.3°C) and Budgam (-0.6°C).
Srinagar Airport and Awantipora also remained below zero at -1.0°C and -1.2°C. Baramulla recorded 1.8°C, while Ganderbal touched -0.2°C. Among the coldest locations, Sonamarg and Zojila registered -1.2°C and a bone-chilling -18.0°C, respectively. Zethan Rafiabad stood at -1.4°C.
In the Jammu region, temperatures remained comparatively milder. Jammu recorded 8.8°C, while Katra logged 8.5°C. Banihal registered 1.2°C, Batote 5.5°C, Bhaderwah 1.9°C, and Kathua 6.8°C.
Jammu Airport posted the region’s highest reading at 9.5°C. Udhampur recorded 3.6°C, Ramban 4.8°C, Samba 3.0°C, Rajouri 2.6°C, Kishtwar 6.0°C and Reasi 7.0°C. Data for Doda remained unavailable.
In Ladakh, severe cold persisted despite a marginal rise in some areas. Leh recorded -7.2°C and Kargil -6.2°C. Drass stood at -5.7°C, Nubra Valley -5.4°C and Padum -9.1°C.
Nyoma continued to face extreme temperatures at -15.2°C, followed by Tangste (-10.3°C) and Upshi (-10.1°C). Stakna recorded -7.6°C, Chuchot -8.3°C and Khaltse -4.1°C, while Garkone was the warmest location in Ladakh at 0.6°C.
Weather officials said the overall rise in minimum temperatures is due to cloud cover and changes in wind patterns. Dry and cold weather is expected to continue over the next few days. (Agencies)
