Temp hovers below freezing point in Kashmir Valley

Srinagar the summer capital of the state – recorded the minimum temperature of minus 3.6 degree Celsius – down by over three degrees from previous night’s minus 0.4 degree Celsius, the official said.

Kokernag town in south Kashmir registered a low of minus 1.2 degree Celsius, while the north Kashmir town of Kupwara recorded a low minus 3.7 degrees Celsius, he said.

Qazigund the gateway town to Kashmir Valley registered the minimum of minus 3.2 degrees Celsius.

The Meteorological Department has forecast mainly dry weather in the state over the week ahead, which could lead to further drop in the night temperature.

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