Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Kashmir Prepares for Chillai-Kalan with Rising Temperatures
Kashmir is getting ready for a very cold period called Chillai-Kalan, which starts on December 21.
The nights are getting a bit warmer, with temperatures above freezing in most places.
Srinagar, the capital, had a low of 0.2 degrees Celsius, which is better than the previous night.
Other places like Qazigund and Gulmarg also saw higher temperatures.
The coldest spot was Pulwama with minus 3.2 degrees Celsius.
The weather people say there might be snow and rain when Chillai-Kalan starts, which will end the dry spell.
This dry weather has made more people sick with colds and coughs.
The Chief Minister is hopeful that the dry spell will end soon.
Night temperatures in Kashmir rose above freezing, with Srinagar recording a low of 0.2 degrees Celsius.
Chillai-Kalan, the harshest winter period, begins on December 21 and ends on January 30.
Expected weather includes moderate to heavy snowfall in higher reaches and light to moderate precipitation in plains.
Pulwama was the coldest spot with a minimum temperature of minus 3.2 degrees Celsius.
The dry spell has led to an increase in ailments like cough and common cold, but it is expected to end soon.
- Who
- Residents of Kashmir Valley
- What
- Preparation for Chillai-Kalan with rising night temperatures
- When
- December 21 to January 30
- Where
- Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Chillai-Kalan is the harshest winter period with the highest chances of snowfall and sharply dropping temperatures
- Night Temperatures
- 2.2 notches above normal
- Srinagar Low
- 0.2 degrees Celsius
- Qazigund Low
- 0.8 degrees Celsius
- Kupwara Low
- minus 1 degrees Celsius
- Kokernag Low
- 1.8 degrees Celsius
- Gulmarg Low
- 1.6 degrees Celsius
- Pahalgam Low
- 0.4 degrees Celsius
- Pulwama Low
- minus 3.2 degrees Celsius
- Chillai-Kalan Duration
- December 21 to January 30
- Expected Weather
- Moderate to heavy snowfall in higher reaches, light to moderate precipitation in plains
