Cold wave grips Srinagar, temperature drops to -4.1 degrees Celsius

Srinagar: With temperatures falling to -4.1 degrees Celsius, a cold wave strengthened its hold on the city.

With more tourists visiting and more tourism-related activities taking place around Dal Lake, the cold wave has, nonetheless, been a boon to local businesses and hotels.

In order to cope with the cold, the locals and visitors were seen sitting around bonfires and wearing bulky winter attire.

According to a Rajasthani visitor, there were a lot of visitors even though the state was experiencing a chilly spell.

“Here in Srinagar, it’s freezing. The temperature has decreased. However, there are many other visitors here as well, and we came here to enjoy the winters,” the visitor said.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures are predicted to continue to decline.

In addition, the state may have one or two thunderstorms or rainstorms.

The lowest recorded temperature in Srinagar earlier on December 6 was 4 degrees Celsius.

Notably, the Indian Meteorological Department predicts that starting on December 8, a new western disturbance would likely impact the western Himalayan area and the nearby plains of the Northwest of India, perhaps making the winter harsher.

The fog in winter gives Srinagar the impression of a lost city from another era, one that is full of mystery, understated beauty, and a tranquil tranquility that is difficult to find anywhere.

In Kashmiri households, the hearths provide warmth despite the chilling effect of the fog. Inside, families gather around traditional kangris, or firepots, with windows obscured by ice and a reassuring orange glow from the fires.

In this muted, almost spectral environment, where everything appears to be silently waiting yet every corner offers the possibility of discovery, the city’s dynamic life goes on.