Jammu and Kashmir continued to experience severe cold on Sunday as the difference between maximum and minimum temperatures narrowed significantly. The Meteorological Department (MeT) has forecast cold and dry weather for the next 24 hours across the region.
Temperature Highlights:
- Srinagar: Maximum temperature on Saturday recorded at 5.8°C, while the minimum dropped to -3°C on Sunday.
- Gulmarg: Maximum of 2.4°C on Saturday, with the mercury plunging to -5.6°C on Sunday.
- Pahalgam: Recorded a high of 4.8°C and a minimum of -6.2°C.
Jammu Region Temperatures:
- Jammu City: Minimum temperature of 10.5°C.
- Katra: 8.4°C.
- Batote: 4.6°C.
- Banihal: 0.7°C.
- Bhaderwah: 2.5°C.
MeT Forecast:
- January 12: Generally cloudy skies with expected improvement later in the day.
- January 13: Clear and dry conditions.
- January 14: Cloudy but dry weather predicted.
- January 15-16: Light snowfall may occur at isolated higher reaches.
- January 17-18: Continued cloudy conditions.
Health Advisory:
Doctors have urged vulnerable groups, including children and the elderly, to limit exposure to the extreme cold. Prolonged exposure can lead to hypothermia, which constricts blood vessels and increases the risk of heart attacks and heart failure.
Stay warm, stay safe, and follow health precautions to combat the severe cold.
