Shopian coldest at minus 0.5 Degrees
Srinagar, Oct 27: Shopian recorded the lowest minimum temperature in Kashmir at minus 0.5 degrees Celsius as night temperatures dropped across the Valley, while the Meteorological Centre Srinagar forecast largely dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir till November 6.
According to the MeT department, most parts of Kashmir, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), are likely to witness dry weather on Wednesday. A brief spell of light rain or snowfall over higher reaches is possible at scattered places towards the evening of October 29.
Generally dry weather is expected from October 30 to November 6, with partly cloudy conditions at times and a possibility of brief light rain or snowfall over isolated higher reaches. No significant weather activity is expected during the period.
The department has advised farmers to continue harvesting and other agricultural operations.
Among the minimum temperatures recorded in Kashmir, Shopian was the coldest at minus 0.5°C, followed by Pahalgam and Pulwama at 0.4°C each. Srinagar recorded 2.3°C, Kupwara 2.2°C and Qazigund 2.5°C. Gulmarg settled at 1.4°C.
In the Jammu division, Jammu city recorded a minimum temperature of 14.6°C, while Banihal registered 4.8°C, Bhadarwah 4.3°C and Rajouri 7.2°C.
In Ladakh, Kargil recorded a minimum temperature of 1.6°C, while Nubra Valley registered 1.2°C. (KNO)
