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Tourists Brave Kashmir Cold for Misty Dal Lake Shikara Rides

A severe cold wave continues in Kashmir, with Srinagar recording sub-zero minimum temperatures, yet tourists are still drawn to the misty beauty of Dal Lake for shikara rides. The India Meteorological Department forecasts isolated light to moderate rainfall or snowfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and several northern states. Dense to very dense fog is also predicted for many parts of North and East India, including Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, southern India is expected to see rainfall, with heavy falls likely in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Key Points: Kashmir Cold Wave Persists, Tourists Enjoy Dal Lake

  • Cold wave tightens grip on Kashmir
  • Tourists enjoy Dal Lake despite mist
  • IMD forecasts snow for J&K, Ladakh
  • Dense fog predicted for North, East India
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Cold wave persists in Kashmir; tourists enjoy Dal Lake shikara rides

Despite intense cold and fog in Kashmir, tourists enjoy shikara rides on Dal Lake. IMD forecasts snow and rainfall across North India.

"tourists braved the freezing temperatures to enjoy shikara rides and the serene winter landscape"

Srinagar, January 6

A thin layer of fog engulfed Srinagar on Tuesday morning as the cold wave continued to tighten its grip on the Kashmir Valley, reducing visibility and intensifying the winter chill.

The iconic Dal Lake remained shrouded in mist, yet tourists braved the freezing temperatures to enjoy shikara rides and the serene winter landscape.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Srinagar recorded a maximum temperature of 9.7 degrees Celsius on January 5, which was 2 degrees above normal. The minimum temperature was minus 4 degrees Celsius, 2.1 degrees below normal.

The IMD on Tuesday forecast isolated light to moderate rainfall or snowfall over Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Muzaffarabad, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. Ground frost conditions are very likely in isolated pockets over Uttarakhand.

In southern India, light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning is likely over Tamil Nadu on January 8 and 9, while heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Mahe on January 9 and 10.

The weather agency has also predicted a gradual fall in minimum temperatures by 2-3°C over Northwest India during the next four days, with no significant change thereafter for the next three days.

A similar fall of 2-3°C is likely over Central and East India during the next two days, followed by no significant change for the subsequent five days. No major change in minimum temperatures is expected over the remaining parts of the country.

Meanwhile, cold wave conditions are very likely at isolated places over Chhattisgarh, East Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Jharkhand and Punjab. Cold-day conditions are expected in isolated pockets across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Sikkim.

Dense fog is very likely at isolated places over Assam & Meghalaya, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura, Odisha, Rajasthan, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Uttarakhand and West Uttar Pradesh.

Dense to very dense fog is anticipated at isolated places over East Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.

Over the seas, squally weather with wind speeds reaching 35-45 kmph, gusting to 55 kmph, is likely along and off the Sri Lanka coast, over most parts of the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, many parts of the southeast Bay of Bengal, the Gulf of Mannar and the Comorin area.

Squally winds of 45-55 kmph, gusting to 65 kmph, are likely along and off the Somalia coast and adjoining sea areas.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The detailed weather forecast is helpful, but I wish the article focused a bit more on the local impact. How are the residents of Srinagar coping with this cold wave? Are there any advisories for them regarding heating or travel?
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Priya S
Minus 4 degrees in Srinagar! 🥶 Meanwhile, here in Chennai, we are bracing for heavy rain. The contrast in India's weather is always fascinating. Stay warm, Kashmir! And stay dry, Tamil Nadu!
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Rohit P
The fog warnings for North India are crucial. Dense fog on the highways, especially in UP, Haryana, and Punjab, causes so many accidents every year. Please, everyone travelling, drive carefully and use fog lights.
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Vikram M
It's good that the IMD provides such granular forecasts. The prediction of a temperature fall in Northwest India is important for farmers. Hope the authorities are disseminating this info to the agricultural communities.
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Karthik V
The part about squally winds off the Somalia coast seems a bit out of place in an article primarily about Kashmir's cold wave and Indian weather. Could have been a separate bulletin for maritime alerts.
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Meera T
Shikara ride in this weather must be a breathtaking experience. The photos must be stunning. This

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