Why were flights canceled at Srinagar Airport?

Flights were canceled due to adverse weather conditions at destination airports and operational reasons.

Which part of Kashmir was the coldest?

Pulwama in south Kashmir was the coldest place in the Valley, registering minus 3.2 degrees Celsius.

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Kashmir Shivers: Sub-Zero Cold Halts Srinagar Flights

20 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Srinagar hit minus 0.4 C, Pulwama coldest at minus 3.2 C.
Cold snap disrupted air travel at Srinagar Airport.
Multiple flights canceled due to weather and operational issues.

Kashmir Shivers: Sub-Zero Cold Halts Srinagar Flights

Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 0.4 degrees Celsius on Saturday, as a severe cold wave intensified across Kashmir. The southern region of Pulwama was the coldest in the Valley, with temperatures dropping to minus 3.2 degrees Celsius.

This harsh weather conditions significantly impacted air travel. Several flights operating from Sheikh Ul Alam International Airport in Srinagar were canceled. IndiGo flights to Kolkata and Amritsar faced cancellations due to operational reasons and adverse weather at the destination, respectively.

Further disruptions affected Air India flights to Delhi, which also impacted onward connections to Jammu. Airport authorities advised passengers to confirm their flight schedules with airlines prior to their journey to avoid inconvenience.