Why did the Dal Lake freeze in Srinagar?

Dal Lake partially froze due to Srinagar experiencing its coldest night of the winter, with temperatures dropping to -6 degrees Celsius.

What is the current weather forecast for Kashmir?

The cold wave is expected to continue across the Kashmir Valley for the next couple of days, with further drops in night temperatures predicted.

When will Himachal Pradesh see warmer temperatures?

Maximum temperatures in Himachal Pradesh are expected to rise gradually over the next 4-5 days, with minimum temperatures also likely to increase later.

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Srinagar Freezes: Dal Lake Solidifies in Biting Cold

10 Jan

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Summary

Srinagar recorded its coldest night at -6°C, with parts of Dal Lake freezing.
A severe cold wave continues across the Kashmir Valley, impacting water bodies.
Himachal Pradesh faces dry weather with rising day temperatures but cold nights.

Srinagar Freezes: Dal Lake Solidifies in Biting Cold

Srinagar endured its coldest night of the winter on Friday, with the mercury plummeting to -6 degrees Celsius, leading to the partial freezing of Dal Lake. The day's temperature, however, settled at a milder 10.8 degrees Celsius. This intense cold wave, predicted to persist across the Valley for several more days, has caused water bodies, taps, and pipes to freeze.

Other areas in Kashmir also experienced extreme lows. Shopian recorded -7.7°C, Gulmarg -7.2°C, and Pahalgam -7.6°C overnight. While Ladakh's Drass was the coldest at -24.6°C, Leh and Kargil registered -14.4°C and -13.2°C respectively. Despite the frigid nights, Srinagar and other towns in the region are still awaiting their first significant snowfall of the season.

In contrast, Himachal Pradesh is expected to see dry weather and a rise in maximum temperatures. The India Meteorological Department forecasts this trend until January 15, with a gradual increase of 2-3 degrees Celsius in daytime temperatures over the next five days. However, minimum temperatures are expected to remain low, with Kukumseri in Lahaul-Spiti recording -10.8°C, the state's lowest.