Kashmir Cold Wave: Srinagar Records Coldest Night At -6°C

In this Special Report, India Today’s Ashraf Wani reports on the intensifying cold wave across the Kashmir Valley. Srinagar recorded its coldest night of the season as temperatures plummeted to minus 6 degrees Celsius. The reporter notes, ‘Friday night was the coldest night of the season in Srinagar when temperature touched minus 6 degree here in the Srinagar city.’ Other tourist destinations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam saw temperatures drop to minus 10 degrees, while Dras recorded a freezing minus 25 degrees. The Meteorological Department has predicted that these conditions will persist until 20 January. Heavy snowfall in hilly regions, particularly the Gurez Valley, has left several villages near the Line of Control cut off, prompting the Indian Army to launch assistance operations for the local population. The report highlights the severe impact of the winter chill on daily life and the lack of immediate relief for residents in the coming days.