J&K: After heavy snowfall, cold wave continues in Pahalgam, Gulmarg| Photos

Published on Dec 30, 2024 10:52 pm IST

The IMD has predicted that snowfall will resume from January 4 and 5, due to cold wave conditions and a new western disturbance 

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 In Srinagar, night temperature on December 29 dipped to minus 0.9 degrees celsius.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 30, 2024 10:52 pm IST

 In Srinagar, night temperature on December 29 dipped to minus 0.9 degrees celsius.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

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Kupwara in north Kashmir was the only place in the valley where the minimum temperature settled above freezing point on December 29(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 30, 2024 10:52 pm IST

Kupwara in north Kashmir was the only place in the valley where the minimum temperature settled above freezing point on December 29(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

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Kashmir is currently under the grip of ‘Chillai-Kalan’, which is the harshest period of winter and lasts 40 days. (Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 30, 2024 10:52 pm IST

Kashmir is currently under the grip of ‘Chillai-Kalan’, which is the harshest period of winter and lasts 40 days. (Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

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In Gulmarg and Pahalgam, temperatures fell several degrees below the freezing point, while the rest of Kashmir experienced relief from the harsh winter conditions(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 30, 2024 10:52 pm IST

In Gulmarg and Pahalgam, temperatures fell several degrees below the freezing point, while the rest of Kashmir experienced relief from the harsh winter conditions(PTI)

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The 40 days of ‘Chillai-Kalan’ will also be followed 20 days of 'Chillai-Khurd' (small cold) and 10 days of 'Chillai-Bachha' (baby cold).(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 30, 2024 10:52 pm IST

The 40 days of ‘Chillai-Kalan’ will also be followed 20 days of 'Chillai-Khurd' (small cold) and 10 days of 'Chillai-Bachha' (baby cold).(PTI)

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The weather department has predicted more snowfall around January 4 and 5 due to a fresh western disturbance (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 30, 2024 10:52 pm IST

The weather department has predicted more snowfall around January 4 and 5 due to a fresh western disturbance (PTI)

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The Chillai-Kalan period is due to end on January 30 though cold wave conditions are likely to continue even after that. (PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Dec 30, 2024 10:52 pm IST

The Chillai-Kalan period is due to end on January 30 though cold wave conditions are likely to continue even after that. (PTI)

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