Cold wave unlikely to slow down as temperature drops in many areas in the Kashmir Valley. Tourists still flock to enjoy the cold and serene scenery, expecting snowfall.
The Kashmir Valley experienced a drop in temperature after recent rainfall, contributing to the winter chill. The temperature recorded was five degrees Celsius.
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
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], January 11 (ANI): As heavy snowfall occurred in Jammu and Kashmir, temperatures across the state plummeted to zero degrees Celsius, leading to the freezing of the Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Dec 23 (ANI): Chillai-Kalan, a 40-day long period of extreme cold in Kashmir, began on December 21 and will continue till January 31 followed by Chillai-Khurd and Chillai-Bachha.