Cold wave intensifies across Kashmir; higher reaches receive light snowfall
Srinagar, January 6, 2026- Light snowfall was recorded in the higher reaches of Kashmir on Sunday, while the plains experienced dry weather, leading to a further intensification of the cold wave across the Valley. The fresh spell of snow has caused temperatures to dip sharply, with night temperatures remaining well below the seasonal average. According […]
Chillai Kalan intensifies in Srinagar as mercury dips to –3.8°C, snow likely today
Srinagar, December 28,2025 — The intense cold wave of Chillai Kalan tightened its grip on Kashmir as Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of –3.8°C, plunging the Valley into icy conditions. The prolonged cold spell has frozen water bodies in several areas and disrupted normal daily life. The Meteorological Department has forecast more snowfall from today, […]
Pulwama records coldest night as Kashmir valley freezes
Pulwama, December :Pulwama district recorded the coldest night of the season, intensifying the severe cold wave across the Kashmir Valley as temperatures plunged well below freezing, disrupting daily life and increasing demand for heating and essential services. Residents across south Kashmir reported freezing conditions, with water supply lines partially frozen in several areas and early […]
Srinagar shivers as temperature drops below freezing point
Srinagar, 13 November,2025: The mercury in Srinagar plunged to minus 2.1°C last night, marking the coldest night of the season so far as Kashmir continues to reel under an intense cold wave. The sharp dip in temperature led to the formation of a thin layer of frost on vehicles and rooftops, signalling the early onset […]
Srinagar freezes at –0.4°C: Kashmir’s winter chill sets in early
Kashmir, November 11,2025-The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, recorded the coldest night of the season as temperatures dipped to minus 0.4 degrees Celsius last night, marking the season’s first sub-zero temperature. The chill intensified across the Valley, signalling the early onset of winter conditions. According to the Meteorological Department (MeT), clear skies and […]
Fresh snowfall blankets Bandipora, closes Bandipora-Gurez road
Bandipora, April 19, 2025: Fresh snowfall blanketed the scenic Gurez Valley in Bandipora district, coating Dawar, Tulail, and Razdan Top in layers of pristine snow. The heavy snow, which began early Saturday, led to the closure of the 85-km Bandipora-Gurez road, a vital lifeline connecting the remote valley to the rest of North Kashmir, due […]
Chillai Kalan and the iconic Pheran
December 21 marks the beginning of Chillai Kalan, the harshest and coldest 40-day winter period in the Kashmir Valley. It is a time when the valley transforms into a serene yet challenging landscape, with temperatures often dipping below freezing. Amidst the biting cold, the people of Kashmir have long relied on their traditions and cultural […]