Srinagar: A cold wave has already begun to grip Jammu and Kashmir. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 2.1 degrees Celsius, the coldest night of the season so far, the Meteorological Department said on Thursday.
According to the Srinagar Meteorological Centre’s morning bulletin, temperatures remained below freezing in most parts of the valley amid clear skies and calm weather. Pahalgam in South Kashmir was the coldest place in the valley, recording a low of minus 3.8 degrees Celsius.
Kupwara in North Kashmir followed, recording a minimum temperature of minus 2.5 degrees Celsius. Qazigund, known as the gateway to Kashmir, recorded a minimum temperature of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius, while the world-famous ski resort of Gulmarg also recorded a sub-zero temperature. Night temperatures in Kokernag remained relatively high.
The plains of the Jammu division experienced relatively mild cold. Jammu city recorded a maximum temperature of 26.4°C and a minimum temperature of 10.2°C, while Katra recorded a minimum temperature of 9.5°C. Hill stations like Banihal (0.1°C), Batote (2.9°C), and Bhaderwah (1.0°C) also recorded a significant drop in night temperatures, signaling the arrival of winter across the region.
Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, Director of the Meteorological Department, told ETV Bharat that no rain is forecast for the next week. He said, “The weather in Jammu and Kashmir is expected to remain mainly dry until November 17th. Night temperatures are likely to remain almost unchanged during this period.” He added that a slight improvement in night temperatures is expected after November 17th, which will last for two to three days, before the cold will increase again towards the end of the month. The Meteorological Department has advised residents and tourists to take necessary precautions during the morning and late evening hours as temperatures remain below normal in most parts of the Union Territory.
Cold weather sets in in Greater Mumbai
Mumbai residents, who typically endure the October heat this year, had to travel with umbrellas due to prolonged rains toward the end of October. However, the cold has now begun to set in Greater Mumbai. According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature in Mumbai has dropped to 18 to 20 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, the Meteorological Department has predicted morning and evening temperatures to remain between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius for the next two days.
According to the Meteorological Department’s Colaba Observatory, the weather conditions in Mumbai will remain stable between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius during the morning and evening hours for the next two days. According to the Meteorological Department, no unseasonal rain is currently forecast. Cold winds from the northwest will keep temperatures low and skies clear. This change is part of the post-monsoon transition. This decreases humidity and increases the effect of cold winds.
This mild chill in Mumbai is bringing much-needed relief to people, and now various grounds and parks in Mumbai, including Shivaji Park, are filling up with people coming for morning walks. With the morning temperature hovering between 18 and 20 degrees Celsius, many senior citizens are stepping out of their homes for morning walks. Furthermore, with the day temperatures being lower than normal, Mumbaikars are getting respite from the heat. People can be seen enjoying the coolness while strolling on Marine Drive, Bandra Bandstand, and Carter Road. In many parts of the city, people are enthusiastically welcoming winter.
