Kashmir Shivers as Shopian Records Sub-Zero Temperature

Srinagar: Shopian emerged as the coldest place in Kashmir Valley on October 26, recording a minimum temperature of -0.1°C, while Leh in Ladakh recorded a low of -4.1°C, according to weather data.Among the major tourist destinations, Pahalgam recorded a minimum temperature of 0.2°C, while Gulmarg and Sonamarg registered 0.6°C and 0.5°C, respectively.Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 3.3°C, while Qazigund and Kupwara registered 2.6°C and 2.8°C, respectively. Srinagar Airport recorded 1.8°C, while Awantipora and Budgam registered minimum temperatures of 1°C and 2°C.Pulwama recorded a low of 0.6°C, while Konibal in Pampore registered 2.1°C. Baramulla and Bandipora recorded minimum temperatures of 4.2°C and 3.3°C, respectively.In the Jammu division, Jammu city recorded a minimum temperature of 14.4°C, while Kathua and Jammu Airport registered 15.2°C and 16.3°C, respectively. Banihal recorded 6°C, Bhadarwah 4.2°C, Rajouri 7.6°C and Kishtwar 7.9°C.The latest readings indicate a sharp drop in temperatures across several parts of Kashmir, with Shopian dipping below the freezing point and popular tourist destinations recording temperatures below 1°C.