Higher reaches of Kashmir see snowfall

Srinagar: The higher reaches of Kashmir, including the tourist resort town of Gulmarg, received fresh snowfall on Sunday, raising hope of precipitation in the Valley plains. Gulmarg received moderate snowfall from Saturday evening that continued till early on Sunday, officials said. Machil and Karnah in Kupwara district and Tulail in Bandipora district also received moderate snowfall, they said. There was trace precipitation in the plains of Kashmir, including parts of Srinagar and Budgam districts, during the night, the officials said and added that the day temperature dropped due to the snowfall in the higher reaches. The minimum temperature, which had fallen below freezing point last week, also rose significantly. Srinagar city recorded a low of 4.8 degrees Celsius, around normal for this time of the year. While Pahalgam and Gulmarg recorded sub-zero temperatures, the minimum temperatures at both places were slightly above normal. According to a Met forecast, the weather is expected to remain dry over the next week." A spell of light rain or light snow in the higher reaches is likely from November 23 late afternoon to November 24 forenoon and another light spell from November 30 night to December 1 forenoon," the Met said. PTI

Snowfall in valley, Srinagar freezes at - 1.2c

Following the first snowfall of the season in North Kashmir's Keran sector, Kupwara, the Border Security Force (BSF) has increased patrolling efforts. Srinagar experienced its coldest night of the season, with temperatures plummeting to -1.2 degrees Celsius. Sub-zero temperatures were recorded across most of Kashmir, marking a significant dip in the region's weather.

Maharashtra to see chilly nights this week: IMD predicts below-normal temperatures

Maharashtra residents should brace for chilly nights over the next week, with temperatures dipping 1-2C below normal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts cooler temperatures initially, followed by a potential rise due to a weather system forming near the Bay of Bengal. This system could bring moisture and cloud cover, keeping nighttime temperatures slightly higher.

Srinagar records season's coldest night at minus 1.2 degree Celsius

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, experienced its coldest night of the season, plummeting to minus 1.2 degrees Celsius. Other areas in the valley also faced sub-zero temperatures. Qazigund in south Kashmir recorded minus 1.4 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam saw a low of minus 2.3 degrees Celsius.

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