Mercury rises in Kashmir after fresh snowfall

The fresh snowfall in Kashmir on Thursday has led to an improvement in the weather conditions; the ski resort town of Gulmarg was the coldest place in Kashmir as it recorded a minimum temperature of -6.7 °C

Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 1 degree Celsius (°C) after days of biting cold when the mercury plunged to a low of -8°C, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The fresh snowfall in Kashmir on Thursday has led to an improvement in the weather conditions.

People enjoy on a snow laden hilltop after heavy snowfall, on the outskirts of Srinagar. (File photo)

The ski resort town of Gulmarg was the coldest place in Kashmir as it recorded a minimum temperature of -6.7 °C followed by Pahalgam at 6.2°C.

The 40-day period of harsh cold known as Chillai Kalan ended in Kashmir on January 31.