The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the city last witnessed a similar minimum temperature of minus 8.3 degree Celsius in 1995.
Srinagar is facing a harsh winter this year. The city recorded its coldest night in many years, as the temperature dropped down to minus 8.4 degree Celsius on Thursday (January 14). The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that the city last witnessed a similar minimum temperature of minus 8.3 degree Celsius in 1995. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Srinagar was minus 14.4 degree Celsius and that was recorded in 1893.
Like Srinagar, the rest of the Kashmir valley is facing the impact of the bitter cold as well. Lakes and water bodies froze over as the temperatures plummeted and tourist spots like Gulmarg and Pahalgam also shivered.
Check out these pictures of the frozen Dal Lake in Srinagar:
1. Dal Lake partially freezes in Srinagar
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With the temperature going way below zero degree Celsius in Srinagar, the famous Dal Lake partially froze on Wednesday (January 13). (Image: Irfan Manzoor)
2. Srinagar witnesses coldest night
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The Dal Lake partially froze after the region witnessed fresh snowfall in Srinagar and the city recorded its coldest night in many years at minus 8.3 degree Celsius.
3. Srinagar shivers in bitter cold
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Srinagar is witnessing harsh winter conditions this year, with minimum temperatures remaining below zero degree Celsius on many nights.
4. Boats lined up on frozen Dal Lake
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Many boats stayed lined up along the banks of the frozen parts of the Dal Lake as harsh cold conditions kept many indoors in Srinagar.
5. Kashmir under 'Chillai Kalan'
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The entire Kashmir valley is currently undergoing the period of 'Chillai Kalan' when intense cold wave conditions prevail in the region and water bodies and water supply lines freeze in certain places.
