Sajid Raina
Srinagar, Dec 1: Following the fresh snowfall in higher reaches, Kashmir valley witnessed a slight reprieve from the bitter cold on Monday as the region witnessed a rise in minimum temperatures, officials said.
According to meteorological sources, “A light snowfall was reported in Minimarg region near Zojila Pass along the Srinagar-Kargil route The overnight cloud cover across the valley contributed to an increase in temperatures compared to the previous night, they added.”
Srinagar recorded a minimum of minus 1.9 degrees Celsius on Sunday night—up from minus 4.4 degrees Celsius, officials said.
North Kashmir’s Baramulla recorded the lowest temperature in the valley at minus 4.7 degrees Celsius.
Qazigund registered a minimum of minus 1.0 degrees Celsius, while Kupwara recorded minus 3.2 degrees Celsius, officials said.
South Kashmir’s Kokernag area reported a low of 0.2 degrees Celsius, and the Pahalgam recorded minus 0.4 degrees Celsius, showing an increase of over five degrees compared to the previous night.
Gulmarg recorded 0.3 degrees Celsius, a rise of two degrees from the previous day.
Officials said the weather pattern indicates that temperatures may remain stable over the next few days due to the continued presence of cloud cover and light precipitation in some areas.
They added that the snowfall at higher reaches may affect road conditions along Srinagar-Kargil and other connecting routes—advising travelers to take precautions.
The officials also said that residents of low-lying areas experienced slight relief from cold wave conditions due to the increase in night temperatures.
The meteorological department said similar weather conditions are expected to continue in coming days with intermittent cloud cover and occasional light snowfall at higher altitudes.
Officials urged people to remain cautious while traveling to hilly and mountainous areas. (KNO)
