IN PHOTOS: Srinagar freezes at minus 7 degrees Celsius as coldwave grips Kashmir

Updated On: 23 December, 2024 10:27 AM IST | Anisha Shrivastava

The Dal Lake in Srinagar froze as a result of an intense coldwave that gripped the Kashmir valley. The minimum temperature in Srinagar on Monday reached a chilling -7°C, with the maximum temperature recorded at 7°C. (PICS/PTI)

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<p>Locals were seen huddled around bonfires and donning warm clothing to shield themselves from the severe winter. One resident mentioned that it was the first time the city had experienced such freezing temperatures.</p>

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Locals were seen huddled around bonfires and donning warm clothing to shield themselves from the severe winter. One resident mentioned that it was the first time the city had experienced such freezing temperatures.

<div>Another local expressed concerns about the potential for snowfall due to the extreme cold. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a severe cold wave in Jammu and Kashmir, beginning December 24.</div>

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Another local expressed concerns about the potential for snowfall due to the extreme cold. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of a severe cold wave in Jammu and Kashmir, beginning December 24.

<div>The cold wave is expected to cause disruptions in basic services, including water and electricity supply. On December 22, Jammu and Kashmir`s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cancelled his planned programmes in Jammu.</div>

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The cold wave is expected to cause disruptions in basic services, including water and electricity supply. On December 22, Jammu and Kashmir`s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cancelled his planned programmes in Jammu.

<div>The Chief Minister decided to remain in Srinagar to oversee the functioning of power and essential services during the cold spell. Abdullah took to social media to explain his decision and assured the public that he would make up for the affected programmes.</div>

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The Chief Minister decided to remain in Srinagar to oversee the functioning of power and essential services during the cold spell. Abdullah took to social media to explain his decision and assured the public that he would make up for the affected programmes.

<p>The freezing conditions have raised concerns about the well-being of the region’s residents, prompting calls for increased protective measures. The cold wave has become a cause for concern across Jammu and Kashmir, with the IMD warning of continuing extreme temperatures.</p>

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The freezing conditions have raised concerns about the well-being of the region’s residents, prompting calls for increased protective measures. The cold wave has become a cause for concern across Jammu and Kashmir, with the IMD warning of continuing extreme temperatures.

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