Srinagar, Nov 24
As the minimum temperature dropped further in the Valley, Srinagar city witnessed the coldest night on Monday at minus 3.2 degrees Celsius, with the MET department forecasting further drop in temperature in coming days.
“As the minimum temperature continued to drop further, Srinagar city recorded minus 3.2 degrees celsius today, which is the lowest so far this season.
“Night temperature is likely to drop further in the coming days. Gulmarg had minus 1.9 and Pahalgam minus 4 as the minimum temperature today”, MET department officials said.
Jammu city recorded 10, Katra 9.2, Batote 5.5, Banihal minus 1.2 and Bhaderwah 0.5 as the minimum temperature today.
As the night temperature dropped below the freezing point, a feeble winter sun rose on the hazy sky in the Valley without affording any warmth to morning walkers and those out of their homes in the early hours of the day.