| Srinagar , Jan 18 : The summer capital, Srinagar, recording minus 4.2 degree celsius minimum temperature was colder than world famous health resort of Pahalgam in the Kashmir valley, where the weather woes will continue though a Western Disturbance (WD) is likely to hit the region tomorrow. A WD, originating in Arabia sea could enter the region through Afghanistan and Pakistani by tomorrow, which could result in isolated rain during the next 24 hours. The WD is very weak and there could be isolated rain or snow in the hill, a Met department spokesman said, adding that this will however, improve night temperature to some extent. But, he said, the maximum temperature, which was above normal for the past about a week, could go down because of the western disturbances. Cold winds continued in the city. The minimum temperature witnessed further drop and settled at minus 4.2 degree against yesterdays minus 3.2 degree. However, during this period of the Chilai-e-Kalan, ending at the end of this month, the normal minimum temperature is considered minus 2. Because of the drop in the mercury, majority water bodies, including parts of the Dal Lake, particularly near banks, were again frozen. However, at some places, the frozen parts started de-freezing as the day progressed. Pahalgam, about 100 km from here, which also serves as base camp for annual Amarnath yatra during summer in south Kashmir Himalayas recorded minus 2.7 degree, about two notches warmer than Srinagar. Against yesterday's minus 5.7 degree, it was minus 2.7 degree, more than three notches above normal, mainly due to cloudy weather during the night. |
