The cold wave intensified in Kashmir as minimum temperatures at most places in Kashmir dropped after snowfall.
The upper reaches of Kashmir as well as some areas in the plains of the valley received snowfall on Thursday.
Following the snowfall, cold conditions prevailed in Kashmir and the night temperatures decreased at most places.
The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 2 degrees Celsius.
The tourist resort of Gulmarg recorded a minimum temperature of minus 7 degrees Celsius.
Pahalgam in south Kashmir recorded a low of minus 11.8 degrees Celsius. It was the coldest place in the Valley.
The minimum temperature was minus 2.4 degrees Celsius in Qazigund, minus 2 degrees Celsius at Konibal in Pampore town, minus 2.7 degrees Celsius in Kupwara and minus 2.4 degrees Celsius in Kokernag.
The MeT has forecast mainly dry weather in Kashmir till January 19, with a possibility of light rain or snow at scattered places from January 20 to 22.
Kashmir is currently in the grip of ‘Chillai-Kalan’ — the harshest period of winter. During the 40 days of ‘Chillai-Kalan’, which began on December 21, the chances of snowfall are the highest and the temperature drops considerably.
‘Chillai-Kalan’ ends on January 31, followed by a 20-day ‘Chillai-Khurd’ (small cold) and a 10-day ‘Chillai-Bachha’ (baby cold).