Both maximum and minimum temperatures in Jammu and Kashmir showed improvement on Tuesday. Srinagar city recorded 2.8 degrees Celsius, while Gulmarg ski resort had a low of minus 5.3 degrees. The Meteorological Department officials mentioned a weak Western Disturbance currently active over the region, leading to cloudy weather with rain and snow in many areas.
From February 6, partly cloudy weather is anticipated, followed by light snowfall in higher regions on February 7. February 8 is expected to be generally dry, with light rain or snow in a few places on February 9 and 10. Srinagar saw a maximum temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius on Monday, while Jammu recorded 21.8 degrees.
The minimum temperatures on Tuesday were 2.8 degrees Celsius in Srinagar, minus 5.3 in Gulmarg, and minus 0.4 in Pahalgam. Jammu city had a minimum of 9 degrees Celsius, Katra town 8.1, Batote 4.1, Banihal 1.5, and Bhaderwah 0.8 degrees. The ‘Chillai Kalan’, the 40-day harsh winter period, ended on January 30, indicating less chance of snowfall in the Valley plains this winter.
Heavy snowfall in late January is expected to benefit water bodies during the upcoming summer. The tourism industry in Kashmir is witnessing a positive trend with a surge in domestic tourists visiting popular destinations. This recovery is seen as a significant development after the setback caused by a terror attack in Pahalgam last year.
