Srinagar, Dec 22: Cold wave tightened its grip on Kashmir on Friday as lakes and drinking water pipes froze across the valley.
The 40-day long period of harsh winter cold called ‘Chillai Kalan’ marked its second day on Friday. This period will end on January 30.
People were seen across the region lighting small fires around drinking water pipes to unfreeze them.
“Leh town in Ladakh region had minus 14.4, Kargil minus 9.9 and Drass minus 12.3 as the minimum temperature.
Jammu city had 8.5, Katra 7.9, Batote 6.3, Bhaderwah 3.5 and Banihal 3.8 as the night’s lowest temperature.
