Overview
- The IMD and regional MeT offices forecast mainly dry weather across Kashmir through about December 10 with a further fall in night temperatures possible.
- Most Valley stations are below freezing, with Shopian and Pulwama around −6°C to −6.7°C and the Zojila Pass near −16°C, while Gulmarg and Pahalgam remain well below normal.
- Meteorologists and officials warn that continued dryness could reduce glacier recharge, cut hydropower output, delay snow-dependent tourism and strain agriculture.
- Beyond Kashmir, Delhi logged 8°C for its coldest November morning since 2022 as UP hovered near 10°C, with a slight additional dip expected before a gradual rebound.
- State outlooks point to regional variability: MP temperatures fluctuate with severe cold signalled for early December, Rajasthan faces dense fog alerts with a potential cold wave next week, and West Bengal minimums are set to rise briefly before a fall next week.