Srinagar, Dec 21: The 40-day intense winter period in Kashmir, locally called ‘Chillai Kalan’, began with full force on Thursday as Srinagar city experienced a low of minus 4.3 degrees Celsius. Happened.
According to the meteorological office, the minimum temperature in Srinagar was minus 4.3 degrees Celsius, while it was minus 3 degrees Celsius in Gulmarg and minus 5.8 degrees Celsius in Pahalgam.
In the Ladakh region, the minimum temperature was minus 11.8 degrees in Leh city, minus 11.4 degrees in Kargil and minus 11.9 degrees in Dras.
According to the weather office, the minimum temperature was recorded at 7.3 degrees in Jammu city, 7.4 degrees in Katra, 6 degrees in Batote, 2.4 degrees in Bhaderwah and 7.6 degrees in Banihal.
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This period of harsh winter, known as ‘Chillai Kalan’, lasts for 40 days and is expected to continue till January 30. Area residents prepare themselves for severe cold during this extended winter phase.
