Cold wave in valley intensifies further with the advent of ‘Chilai Kalan’

Srinagar: The ongoing cold wave has further intensified in the valley as the 40 day long period of harsh winter ‘Chilai Kalan’ will set in from tomorrow.

The ‘Chillai Kalan’ sets each year on December 21 and ends on January 30.

Met officials said there was a further drop in night temperatures during the last 24 hours as Leh recorded minus 14.7, Srinagar minus 4.9, Pahalgam minus 6.8 and Gulmarg minus 5.4 degrees Celsius.

Jammu recorded 6.1, Katra 6.2, Batote 1.6, Bannihal minus 1.5 and Bhaderwah 0.3 as the minimum temperatures.