Cold wave grips North India, J-K's harshest winter period begins

Cold conditions intensified in Delhi as the maximum temperature was recorded at 15 degrees Celsius, seven notches below normal.

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Cold wave grips North India, J-K's harshest winter period begins

Cold wave grips North India
Cold wave grips North India

J&K's harshest winter period 'Chillai-Kalan' begins today.

The start of 'Chillai-Kalan' has increased the chances of first snowfall of the season in Kashmir Valley which has seen dry weather so far.

Cold conditions have also intensified in Delhi as the maximum temperature was recorded at 15 degrees Celsius, seven notches below normal.

The minimum temperature rose by over two degrees in Srinagar as the city recorded a low of minus 1.8 degrees Celsius, compared to the previous night's minus 4.4 degrees.

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In Himachal Pradesh, bitting cold conditions continued unabated even as the state witnessed a clear day.

Mercury in tribal areas and higher hills stayed 15 to 20 degrees below freezing point while Keylong, Manali and Kalpa recorded a low of minus 7 degrees C, minus 3 degrees C and minus 1.6 degrees C respectively.

All lakes and other natural sources of water like springs, rivulets and tributaries of major rivers remained frozen in high altitude areas, causing sharp reduction in discharge of water in snow-fed Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers.

Authorities have managed to partially restore water supply in Kullu and Manali areas even as power supply remain erratic.