Kashmir parts remain under grip of cold wave

Srinagar, Nov 29: Large parts of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh continued to reel under intense cold as minimum temperatures recorded on Friday night plummeted below the freezing point in several areas.
In the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar recorded a low of -3.1°C, while Qazigund settled at -3.4°C. Tourist resorts also witnessed severe cold, with Pahalgam dropping to -5.2°C and Gulmarg to -1.3°C.
Pampore was among the coldest spots in the region at -6.0°C, followed by Zethan Rafiabad at -5.6°C. The Srinagar Airport and Awantipora touched -5.2°C and -5.0°C respectively.
Kupwara recorded -4.9°C, and Kokernag -1.6°C. The harshest conditions were reported at Zojila Pass, where the temperature plunged to -16.0°C.
In the Jammu division, night temperatures remained relatively mild but continued to fall.
Jammu and Jammu Airport each recorded 9.4°C, while Katra logged 8.6°C. Udhampur recorded 4.0°C, Batote 4.4°C, Kathua 7.8°C, and Rajouri 1.2°C. Bhaderwah slipped close to freezing at 0.4°C, while Banihal touched -0.3°C.
The cold wave also gripped Ladakh, where temperatures remained well below freezing. Kargil recorded -10.2°C, Leh -9.0°C, and Nubra Valley -8.5°C, signalling a prolonged spell of subzero conditions in the region. (KNS)