SRINAGAR: Cold conditions continued across Kashmir and Ladakh on Monday, with Shopian recording the lowest minimum temperature in the Valley at minus 0.1 degrees Celsius.
According to meteorological data, temperatures in Kashmir remained close to the freezing point at several places, particularly in higher reaches and tourist destinations.
Pahalgam recorded a minimum temperature of 0.2 degrees Celsius, while Sonamarg and Gulmarg registered 0.5 and 0.6 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 3.3 degrees Celsius, while the mercury settled at 1.8 degrees Celsius at Srinagar Airport. Pulwama recorded 0.6 degrees Celsius, Awantipora 1.0 degree, Budgam 2.0 degrees, Konibal in Pampore 2.1 degrees, Qazigund 2.6 degrees, Kupwara 2.8 degrees, Bandipora 3.3 degrees and Baramulla 4.2 degrees Celsius.
In the Jammu division, Jammu city recorded a minimum temperature of 14.4 degrees Celsius, while Jammu Airport and Kathua registered 16.3 and 15.2 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Among higher-altitude stations, Bhadarwah recorded 4.2 degrees Celsius, Banihal 6.0 degrees, Rajouri 7.6 degrees and Kishtwar 7.9 degrees Celsius.
The Meteorological Department has forecast mainly dry weather over the coming days, although brief spells of light rain may occur in a few districts. Cold nights are likely to persist, particularly in higher-altitude areas, as temperatures remain low.
