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Chilla-i-Kalan: Kashmir's harshest winter period

PTI | Last updated on - Dec 21, 2023, 12:05 IST
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Chilla-i-Kalan Begins

Kashmir's harshest winter period, Chilla-i-Kalan, starts with freezing temperatures.
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Recorded Low Temperatures

Srinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg, Qazigund, Kokernag, and Kupwara experience sub-zero temperatures.
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Freezing of Water Bodies

The drop in temperature leads to the freezing of slow-moving water bodies, including Dal Lake.
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Impact on Daily Life

People put on extra layers of clothes and use Kangri to stay warm in the intense cold.
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Respiratory Problems

The cold wave increases respiratory problems among children and the elderly.
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Traditions and Changes

Residents traditionally consumed dried vegetables during winter scarcity, but the highway to Jammu remains open.
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Chilla-i-Kalan Duration

Chilla-i-Kalan lasts for 40 days, followed by Chillai-Khurd and Chillai-Bachha.

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