According to the IMD, the city recorded a minimum temperature of -2.0 degrees Celsius and is expected to witness a "mainly clear sky becoming partly cloudy towards the afternoon or evening."
In a move to ensure safe passage amidst the snowfall and inclement weather conditions in Sonamarg, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has initiated snow clearance operations to enhance traffic flow in the area.
On Wenesday, the minimum temperature may remain at 2 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature is expected to set around 10.0 degrees Celsius, with the possibility of rain or snow.
Despite the challenges posed by the cold weather, many tourists are revelling in the experience. Many tourists are enjoying the chilly weather at Dal Lake.
During this time of Chillai Kalan, the Gurez-Bandipora road and Dawar-Tulail road were closed after a thick blanket of snow covered the road, disrupting the traffic movement in the area.
On a crisp Monday morning, as the cold wave gripped Srinagar, the iconic Dal Lake stood as a breathtaking canvas, its surface glistening under a thin layer of frost.
On Sunday, Srinagar recorded a steep decline of 3.1 degrees Celcius in its seasonal minimum temperature, with the mercury settling at -5.1 degrees Celsius during the coldest hour of the day.
The cold wave has however resulted as a boon for the local business and hotels with a rise in the tourist footfall and an increase in the number of activities in the Dal Lake
Notably, a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region and adjoining plains of the Northwest of India from December 8 which could also result in the winter becoming more severe as per the Indian Meteorological Department.