Taps, pipelines freeze amid bone-chilling cold in Kashmir

Srinagar: The bone-chilling cold gripping Srinagar and other parts of the valley has disrupted daily life, freezing water taps and pipes across the City. Many residents are facing severe water shortages as the icy conditions persist.
Reports said taps and water supply pipelines in Srinagar city and other parts of the valley are freezing during the chilling winter, leaving them frustrated and causing water scarcity in many areas.
A local in Rainwari area of old Srinagar City said the taps in their house have been frozen, making it difficult to manage even basic chores. “This winter seems harsher than usual, and we are also facing water scarcity,” he said.
Similarly, the freezing temperatures have also disrupted water supply in several areas, leaving many households without access to running water. Locals have urged authorities to address the situation.
Meanwhile, the weather experts have issued a cold wave alert, warning of severe conditions in Jammu and Kashmir over the next three days. Nighttime temperatures are expected to remain 4 to 8°C below the seasonal average.
Independent weather forecaster Faizan Arif said that, although not part of the forecast made by weather models, he believes that there is a possibility that low-level clouds might develop during the morning hours and persist until the afternoon, particularly in the plains of Kashmir.