Srinagar, Oct 26 (KNO): Cold conditions continued across Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday, with Shopian recording the lowest minimum temperature in the Valley at minus 0.1 degrees Celsius, while Nyoma was the coldest among the reported stations in Ladakh at minus 8.4 degrees Celsius.
As per the meteorological data accessed by the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), temperatures in Kashmir remained close to the freezing point at several places, particularly in the higher reaches and tourist destinations.
Pahalgam recorded a minimum temperature of 0.2 degrees Celsius, while Sonamarg and Gulmarg registered 0.5 and 0.6 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 3.3 degrees Celsius, while the mercury settled at 1.8 degrees Celsius at Srinagar Airport. Pulwama recorded 0.6 degrees Celsius, Awantipora 1.0 degree, Budgam 2.0 degrees, Konibal in Pampore 2.1 degrees, Qazigund 2.6 degrees, Kupwara 2.8 degrees, Bandipora 3.3 degrees and Baramulla 4.2 degrees Celsius.
In Ladakh, Nyoma recorded a maximum temperature of 8.1 degrees Celsius and a minimum of minus 8.4 degrees Celsius. Leh recorded a maximum of 11.4 degrees Celsius and a minimum of minus 4.1 degrees Celsius, while Kargil registered a high of 16.4 degrees Celsius and a low of minus 1.4 degrees Celsius.
Among other stations, Tangste recorded a minimum temperature of minus 5.4 degrees Celsius, followed by Padum at minus 4.6 degrees, Stakna at minus 4.3 degrees, Drass at minus 4.0 degrees, Upshi at minus 3.7 degrees and Chuchot at minus 3.6 degrees Celsius. Diskit in Nubra Valley recorded a low of minus 1.3 degrees Celsius, while Khaltse and Garkon registered minimum temperatures of 0.2 and 5.1 degrees Celsius, respectively.
In the Jammu division, Jammu city recorded a minimum temperature of 14.4 degrees Celsius, while Jammu Airport and Kathua registered 16.3 and 15.2 degrees Celsius, respectively. Among the higher-altitude stations, Bhadarwah recorded 4.2 degrees Celsius, Banihal 6.0 degrees, Rajouri 7.6 degrees and Kishtwar 7.9 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has forecast mainly dry weather over the coming days, although brief spells of light rain may occur in a few districts. Residents, particularly in higher-altitude areas, are likely to continue experiencing cold nights as temperatures remain low—(KNO)