Archive · 25 Dec 2025
J&K Issues Avalanche Warning Amid Cold Wave
Jammu and Kashmir is very cold right now, with temperatures dropping below zero in many places.
Authorities have issued a warning about possible avalanches in five districts for the next two days.
The coldest places include Sonamarg at -7.3°C and Leh in Ladakh at -10.2°C.
The region is going through a very cold phase called 'Chillai Kalan,' which lasts for 40 days.
There might be light snow on December 29 and during New Year, which could bring more tourists to places like Gulmarg.
Hotels in Gulmarg are already getting more bookings as tourists arrive after the snowfall.
Low danger avalanche warning issued for five districts in J&K due to fresh snowfall.
Severe cold wave conditions recorded across Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region.
Lowest temperature recorded in Sonamarg at -7.3°C and Leh at -10.2°C.
Chillai Kalan, the harshest winter phase, began on December 21 and lasts for 40 days.
Light snow expected on December 29 and during New Year, boosting tourism in Gulmarg and Pahalgam.
- Who
- Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Issued low danger avalanche warning and recorded severe cold wave conditions
- When
- Next two days, with weather forecasts until New Year
- Where
- Districts of Doda, Poonch, Ramban, Kishtwar, Ganderbal, and Ladakh region
- Why
- Due to fresh snowfall in higher reaches and severe cold wave conditions
Tourism Boost
Safety Concerns
Tourism Revival
Tourism Boost
Increased hotel bookings in Gulmarg due to recent snowfall, with more tourists expected during New Year.
Safety Concerns
Avalanche warnings and severe cold wave conditions pose risks to tourists and locals alike.
- Districts Under Warning
- Doda, Poonch, Ramban, Kishtwar, Ganderbal
- Duration of Warning
- Next two days
- Weather Forecast
- Cloudy from Dec 24-28, light snow on Dec 29
- Tourism Impact
- Increased bookings in Gulmarg
- New Year Forecast
- Light rain and snowfall expected
- Lowest Temperature Recorded
- Sonamarg at -7.3°C
- Coldest Region
- Ladakh with Leh at -10.2°C
- Chillai Kalan
- Harshest winter phase lasting 40 days
Sources
Fresh snowfall triggers low-danger avalanche warning in five J&K districts as Gulmarg sees tourism revival
Night temperature drops below zero in Kashmir; tourists arrive for Christmas, New Year celebrations
