Kashmir Valley reels under sub-zero temperature, difficulties for locals increase

The cold weather conditions bring worries for the locals living in the area. The long electricity cuts, snowfall cutting off the routes etc are a few of them. The coal shortage is also making the use of Kangri difficult in the bitterly cold weather.

Srinagar: The Kashmir Valley is freezing as the temperatures drop below zero degrees. With the early onset of winters this year, And the higher reaches of the Valley are already covered with snow. Most of the places across the valley have touched the sub-zero temperature. 

Srinagar recorded the lowest temperature of the season at -1.6°C. While Pahalgam, the famous hill station in south Kashmir recorded a low of  -3.7°C. The ski resort Gulmarg recorded the minimum temperature at minus 0.8°C. The Met Department said that the erratic weather conditions are due to global warming. 

''Global warming is a worldwide issue and is not Kashmir centric but It does have an impact here as well. If you see the reason behind erratic weather and temp changes. All the researchers have said it and it's been seen here as well. '' said Sonam Lotus, Director MeT Department Kashmir.