Srinagar, Nov 25: Kashmir valley continued to reel under cold weather conditions with most parts of Kashmir recording sub-zero temperatures on friday. The meteorological department has forecasted dry and clear weather till November end, officials said.
Director MeT office, Sonam Lotus told Rising Kashmir that they were expecting a further drop in minimum temperatures. “During the next 4-5 days, there will be warmer days and colder nights in the region,” he said.
He said dry and cold weather was likely to continue till 30th November in both J&K and Ladakh. “No major weather change is expected in the region,” Lotus said.
Meanwhile dense fog continued to engulf many parts of Kashmir including Srinagar city due to which vehicles moved with headlights on during the morning and evening hours.
Several parts of Kashmir witnessed sub-zero temperatures on Friday night resulting in partial freezing of water bodies. and Tapes.
As per MeT data, summer capital Srinagar recorded the coldest night of the season with a minimum temperature of minus 1.4 degrees Celsius. Lowest temperature in the health resort Pahalgam in south Kashmir settled at minus 3.6 °C . Pahalgam remained the coldest place in the Valley.
Ski-resort of Gulmarg recorded 9.3 °C maximum temperature and minus 0.0°C as the minimum temperature. Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded maximum temperatures of 15.7 °C, while minimum temperatures settled at minus 2.4 °C
In UT Ladakh, Leh recorded a low of minus 8.8°C while Kargil recorded minus 11.3°C. However, Drass in Kargil, remained the coldest place at minus 13°C.
As per the traffic advisory for Saturday, two-way traffic is to ply on the Srinagar-Jammu highway, “Subject to fair weather better road condition, LMVs (Passenger) shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar NHW viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. TCU Jammu/Srinagar shall liaise with TCU Ramban before releasing the traffic,” it said.
Similarly on Mughal road, LMVs from both sides and HMVs (upto twelve tyres) from Srinagar towards Poonch shall be allowed on Mughal road. LMVs from Behramgalla 0800 hrs upto 1500 hrs., from Herpora 0800 hrs upto 1600 hrs & HMVs from Herpora 0900 hrs. upto 1500 hrs, the advisory said.
On the Srinagar-Leh highway, vehicular movement shall be allowed from Srinagar towards Kargil” the official said. Adding,” It will be followed by HMVs. No vehicle will be allowed after cut-off timings.”
