Archive · 7 Jan 2026
J&K Faces Intense Cold Wave
It's very cold in Jammu and Kashmir.
The temperature in Srinagar is minus 4 degrees Celsius, and other places like Gulmarg and Pahalgam are even colder.
The cold wave started on December 21 and will last until January 30.
There probably won't be any snow until January 20.
People are staying warm by wearing traditional clothes like the 'Pheran' and many layers of woollen clothes.
Doctors say it's not safe to do a lot of physical activity in this cold.
The cold is expected to get worse in some parts of the state, but it should stay the same for a few days after that.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a cold wave warning for many parts of northern and central India, advising people to dress in layers, stay hydrated, keep active, and avoid prolonged exposure to cold temperatures.
They also warn about health risks like hypothermia, respiratory issues, and seasonal affective disorder.
Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4 degrees Celsius.
Gulmarg and Pahalgam experienced even colder temperatures at minus 8.6 and minus 6.8 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The cold wave is expected to last until January 30, with no major snowfall anticipated until January 20.
Residents are using traditional clothing like the 'Pheran' and woollen layers to stay warm.
Doctors have advised against intense physical activity due to the risks of extreme cold.
- Who
- Residents of Jammu and Kashmir, northern and central India
- What
- Intense cold wave with freezing temperatures
- When
- December 21 to January 30
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India, northern and central Indian states
- Why
- No major Western Disturbance expected until January 20
Cold Wave Precautions
Health Risks
Preventive Measures
Cold Wave Precautions
Dress in layers, stay hydrated, keep active, check on vulnerable individuals, use proper heating.
Health Risks
Avoid prolonged exposure, don't ignore symptoms, don't skip meals, avoid alcohol, don't hoard heating devices.
- Srinagar Temperature
- minus 4 degrees Celsius
- Gulmarg Temperature
- minus 8.6 degrees Celsius
- Pahalgam Temperature
- minus 6.8 degrees Celsius
- Jammu Temperature
- 5.2 degrees Celsius
- Cold Wave Duration
- December 21 to January 30
- Expected Snowfall
- Unlikely until January 20
- Traditional Clothing
- Pheran, woollen caps, mufflers
- Cold Wave Affected States
- Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh
- Health Risks
- Hypothermia, respiratory issues, cardiovascular strain, seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Sources
Kolkata Records Coldest January Day in 15 Years; Temperature Today Nears Decade Low
Bone-chilling cold in J&K; Srinagar records minus 4 degrees Celsius
At 12.9 degree C, Pune experiences above normal warm temperatures
Cold wave warning for south Bengal districts
Cold Wave Alert: Do's And Don'ts To Follow To Prevent Illness This Season
Odisha under grip of severe cold, mercury drops to 3 deg C in G Udaygiri
Kolkata records minimum 0.1° above Tuesday’s record as sun fights chill, Darjeeling shivers at 1.4° Celsius