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Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night  At Minus 2.0⁰ Degree Celsius and Pahalgam Minus 4.8

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The minimum temperature plummeted further across the Valley with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording the coldest night of season at minus 2.0 degree Celsius.

Pahalgam, a famous tourist destination recorded a low of minus 4.8 degree Celsius.

The Meteorological department (MeT) has informed that Qazigund, a gateway of Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 2.2 degree Celsius while Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded a minimum temperature of minus 1.2 degree Celsius.

Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort recorded a low of minus 3.5 degree Celsius.Pertinently, the weatherman has predicted dry weather conditions till December 7—(KNO)

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Another Rainy Period is Expected on December 8, with a Chance of Light Rain and Snow in Higher Regions

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Night temperatures in the Kashmir Valley have improved but remain below freezing point, ahead of an anticipated Western Disturbance (WD) that is expected to bring light rain and snowfall to Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

The Meteorological Department (MeT) forecasts that a weak WD will affect the region, with light rain and snow likely over higher reaches and scattered areas from late Monday evening through Tuesday morning. Dry weather is expected to return afterward, lasting until December 7.

Another wet spell is anticipated on December 8, with a possibility of light rain and snow in higher reaches and isolated areas. Following that, the weather will remain dry until December 12.

While the region continues to experience cold conditions, temperatures have slightly improved but remain below normal at most places. Gulmarg, a popular tourist destination, recorded the coldest temperature in the region at minus 2.9°C, followed by Pahalgam at 2.3°C on Monday.

Srinagar’s minimum temperature on the night of Sunday to Monday rose to minus 0.8°C, which is 0.4°C above normal for this time of year. However, the city and surrounding areas, including Dal Lake, were covered in fog, disrupting normal activities.

Qazigund recorded a low of minus 1.4°C, slightly above the previous day’s minus 1.8°C, while Pahalgam’s temperature dropped to minus 2.3°C from minus 0.3°C, remaining 1.0°C above normal.

The ski resort of Gulmarg saw the mercury dip to minus 2.9°C, a slight decrease from the previous night’s minus 2.6°C but still 0.2°C above normal. Kokernag recorded a low of 0.2°C, slightly above the previous night’s 0.4°C, and 0.8°C above normal.

In the frontier district of Kupwara, temperatures dipped to minus 0.6°C, down from minus 0.5°C, but remained 1.1°C above normal for this time of year.

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Tourist Resort Pahalgam witnessed First Snowfall of the Season

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First Snowfall of the Season

Several higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Saturday, even as the night temperatures across most places settled above freezing point due to overcast conditions, officials said. The snowfall occurred under the influence of a Western Disturbance, which brought the season’s first snowfall to some areas.

The tourist resort town of Pahalgam in Anantnag district witnessed its first snowfall of the season, much to the delight of visitors.Similarly, other tourist hotspots including the Gulmarg ski resort and the meadow of Sonamarg also recorded snowfall.

Snowfall was also reported from other higher reaches, including Gurez, Zojila axis, and several upper areas of the region.The snowfall on the Zojila axis led to the closure of the Srinagar-Leh highway, the primary road link connecting the Valley with Ladakh.

The Meteorological Department (MeT) had predicted cloudy weather with the possibility of light rain or snowfall at isolated or scattered places in the higher reaches of Kashmir on Saturday.On Sunday, the weather is expected to remain partly cloudy with light precipitation in some upper areas.

The MeT also predicted light rain or snow at scattered places in the higher reaches from December 2 to 3.From December 4 to 7, the weather is expected to stay generally dry, with a slight chance of light rain or snow in isolated areas on December 8.

Overcast skies led to a rise in night temperatures across Kashmir, with most places recording temperatures above freezing point.Srinagar recorded a low of 1 degree Celsius, up from the previous night’s -1 degree Celsius.

Pahalgam recorded the coldest temperature in the Valley at minus 1.5 degree Celsius, Kupwara registered a low of minus 3.4 degree Celsius, Gulmarg recorded 0.5 degree Celsius, Qazigund recorded -0.4 degree Celsius and Kokernag recorded 3 degree Celsius.

Despite the fresh snowfall, J&K experienced a significant rainfall deficit during November.J&K, along with Ladakh, recorded a 69 percent shortfall in rainfall for the month.According to the MeT, the normal rainfall for November is 35.3 mm, but only 10.9 mm was observed this year.

Kathua recorded 100 percent rainfall deficit, receiving no rainfall against a normal of 28 mm.Poonch registered a 98 percent shortfall.Budgam received 14.9 mm of rainfall against a normal of 30.1 mm, a 90 percent deficiency.Samba district emerged as an outlier, recording a 48 percent surplus with 12.5 mm of rainfall against a normal of 8.1 mm.

Kupwara also fared relatively better, recording a marginal 3 percent deficit with 48.1 mm of rainfall against a normal of 49.8 mm.Srinagar and Jammu districts experienced substantial rainfall deficits of 74 percent and 78 percent.This year, Kashmir experienced unusually high temperatures coupled with significant rainfall deficits, raising concerns over climatic variations in the region.

The snowfall brings much-needed relief but also highlights the challenges of erratic weather patterns.As Kashmir braces for harsher winter months, fresh snowfall has provided a picturesque start to the season while also posing challenges, including disruptions to road connectivity.

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Met Predicts Rain and Snow at Isolated to Scattered Places in Jammu and Kashmir J&K today 

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The Met Centre Srinagar has forecast cloudy weather with light rain and snowfall at isolated to scattered places in Jammu and Kashmir today, particularly in the higher reaches.

“The weather on November 30 will be generally cloudy, with light rain or snow expected at isolated to scattered places, especially in higher reaches,” the MET Centre stated.

Looking ahead, the MET Centre predicted, “Partly cloudy skies with light rain or snow are likely at isolated places on December 1. From the evening of December 2 to the morning of December 3, scattered places may experience light rain or snowfall under generally cloudy conditions.

The forecast also highlights periods of dry weather from December 4 to 7, with a brief return of light rain or snow in isolated places on December 8, followed by another dry spell on December 9 and 10.

Tourists, travelers, and transporters have been urged to follow administrative and traffic advisories to ensure safety during periods of inclement weather, it added. (KNS)

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Temperatures dip ahead of Chillai Kalan,Srinagar shivers at -2.1°C and Shopian freezes at -5.5°C

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Kashmir continues to witness sub-zero temperatures as centre Srinagar records minimum temperature of -2.1°C, reports said Thursday.The night-time chill intensified across the region with the southern district of Shopian emerging as the coldest place, recording a bone-chilling low of -5.5°C, news agency NVI reported.

The drop in temperatures come ahead of the 40-day harsh winter period colloquially called ‘Chillai Kalan’ which commences from Dec 21.During this phase, the region witnesses intense cold, frequent snowfall, and frozen water bodies, including parts of the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar.These cold conditions often disrupt daily life, especially in the higher reaches and hinterlands.

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Weather likely to turn wet from November 30: MET

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Weather in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to turn inclement from November end, MeT officials said Wednesday.While it will probably be dry today until November 29, MeT officials said, they expect overcast with light rain, snow at higher reaches during late evenings of Nov 29 and 30.

The wet weather will persist till December 3, officials said.After that, it is expected to be dry between December 4 and 6, they said.However, between Dec 7 and 8, light rain, snow is again expected at scattered places, MeT said.

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Gurez-Bandipora Road in North Kashmir Shuts For Traffic Due to Snowfall 

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The Gurez-Bandipora road in north Kashmir has been closed to traffic due to snow accumulation at Razdan Top and other areas along the route, officials said on Saturday.

An official told that snowfall occurred in the area this afternoon, leading to the closure of the Gurez-Bandipora road for traffic by the evening due to snow accumulation.

The official advised drivers to avoid travelling on the road until further notice, stating that the closure was implemented as a precautionary measure for public safety.

Notably, several areas in the Gurez Valley received fresh snowfall this afternoon, while the plains experienced rainfall—(KNO)

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MeT Forecasts Light Snowfall in Higher Reaches, Rain in Plains till Nov 24 in Jammu & Kashmir

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With the Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recording the coldest night of season, a feeble Western Disturbance (WD) is set to affect the Union Territory from tomorrow, which may result in light snowfall over the higher reaches and also the rain showers in the plains till November 24.

The night temperature improved at multiple places, but the coldest night of the season at minus 1.2 degree Celsius was recorded in Srinagar in the intervening night of Thursday-Friday.As per the details, several areas across Kashmir recorded the sub-zero temperatures for the third consecutive night.

The details reveal that Qazigund, a gateway of Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 1.4 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam recorded the coldest temperature in the Valley at minus 2.3 degrees Celsius.

Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort, recorded a low of minus 0.6 degree while Kupwara recorded minus 0.8 degree in the intervening night of Thursday-Friday.

Meanwhile, a weak Western Disturbance would affect Jammu and Kashmir from tomorrow and under its influence light snowfall and rains are expected at isolated places of the Union Territory.

“There is a possibility of snowfall in the higher reaches and also the rain showers in the plains of Kashmir on Saturday and Sunday,” an Independent Weather Forecaster, Faizan Arif Keng informed.

However, he said that no major wet spell is expected in the coming days.The weather is expected to remain mainly cloudy in the plains during the next two days.A local Meteorological department has predicted generally dry weather conditions from November 25 to November 30.

Director MeT, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad in a detailed forecast, stated that the minimum temperature would rise tonight and tomorrow following which it may plummet by 2-3 degrees Celsius.

The MeT has also said that the tourists, trekkers and travellers are advised to follow administrational and traffic advisory.

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Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night at Minus 1.2 Degree Celsius

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Minus 1.2 Degree Celsius

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded the season’s coldest night at minus 1.2 degree Celsius.

The minimum temperatures improved slightly in J&K parts while the season’s coldest night as recorded in Srinagar where the mercury settled at minus 1.2 degree Celsius.

At Qazigund, the mercury settled at minus 1.4 degree Celsius while in Pahalgam, it settled at minus 2.3 degree Celsius.Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort resort, recorded a low of minus 0.6 degree.

Pertinently, the weatherman has predicted dry weather conditions till November 23 in Jammu and Kashmir—(KNO)

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Srinagar Records Season’s Coldest Night At Minus 0.7 Degree Celsius

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The night cold has intensified in Kashmir parts with Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording the coldest night of season at minus 0.7 degree Celsius.

Srinagar recorded the first sub-zero temperature at minus 0.7 degree Celsius.

Shopian in South Kashmir recorded minus 3.9 degree Celsius while in Pahalgam, the mercury plummeted and settled at 3.7 degree Celsius.

Pertinently, the weatherman has predicted dry weather conditions till November 23rd following which the wet spell is expected in Jammu and Kashmir—(KNO)

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