Srinagar, Nov 20
J&K's Srinagar city recorded a sub-zero temperature for the first time this season on Wednesday as the higher reaches continued to reel under freezing cold.
The Meteorological Department officials said Srinagar city recorded a sub-zero minimum temperature of minus 0.7 degrees Celsius.
The sub-zero temperature was accompanied by morning fog, making passage of pedestrians and vehicular movement difficult.
Water taps at many places in Srinagar city and the suburbs froze in the morning and people were seen lighting small fires around water taps to de-freeze them.
Gulmarg recorded minus 0.6 degrees Celsius and Pahalgam minus 3.7 degrees Celsius minimum temperature.
Jammu and Katra recorded minimum temperatures of 10.6 degrees Celsius, Batote 5 degrees Celsius, Banihal 9.3 degrees Celsius, and Bhaderwah 2.5 degrees Celsius.
Gurez Valley in Bandipora district recorded fresh snowfall in the morning.
As the winter continues to tighten its grip over Kashmir Valley, people at places are seen making charcoal from dry and fallen Chinar leaves. Kashmiris use charcoal to light their fire pots 'Kangri'.
A charcoal-lit Kangri kept under the 'Pheran' is still the best bet for a Kashmiri to keep body and soul together during the intense winter cold.