Srinagar temperature: Slight improvement in minimum temperature in Kashmir as 'Chilla-i-Kalan' continues
Kashmir has seen a slight improvement in minimum temperatures during the 'Chilla-i-Kalan', the region's harshest winter period. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.3 degrees Celsius, while Pahalgam in Anantnag district recorded a low of minus 4.8 degrees Celsius. Gulmarg, the ski resort in Baramulla district, was the warmest place in the valley. The cold conditions have led to freezing of water bodies and water supply lines, forcing residents to wear extra layers of clothing.