Srinagar/Jan, 17: Intense cold wave conditions persisted in Kashmir on Sunday, even as the minimum temperatures increased marginally across the valley.
The meteorological department here said a western disturbance is likely to could bring snow and rain for a few days starting January 22 in Jammu and Kashmir. The night temperature in Kashmir improved slightly but remained several notches below the freezing point, a MeT department official said. Srinagar city — the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir — recorded a low of minus 7.6 degrees Celsius, up from minus 8.2 degrees Celsius the previous night, he said.