Overview
- Srinagar fell to minus 0.1°C, marking the first sub-zero and coldest night of the season.
- Pahalgam hit minus 3.2°C, Gulmarg registered minus 0.2°C, Qazigund was at minus 0.9°C, and Kupwara at minus 1.2°C, while Kokernag stayed above freezing at 1.4°C.
- The MeT said Srinagar’s minimum was about two degrees below the seasonal normal.
- The forecast calls for mainly dry conditions through November 15, with clear nights expected to drive temperatures lower.
- Residents are turning to pherans and kangris for warmth as pulmonologists advise elders and children to limit exposure to the cold.