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Kashmir continues to reel under freezing night temperatures as Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night against minus 4.4 degrees Celsius the night before. In the picture, people continue to travel amidst heavy snowfall. (Express/ Shuaib Masoodi)
The coldest, however, was Pahalgam of the Anantnag district, with the minimum temperature recorded at minus 9.4 degrees Celsius. The officials have predicted dry weather for the region, leading to colder nights and slightly warmer daytime temperatures over the next few days. (Express/ Shuaib Masoodi)
The less-than-normal precipitation this winter has resulted in increased respiratory problems for residents, particularly the children and the elderly, doctors said. (Express/ Shuaib Masoodi)
However, there was some relief from the prolonged dry spell after Kashmir received light to moderate snowfall on Friday. The officials said the plains recorded 2.5 inches of snow, while its upper areas recorded around 5.8 inches of snowfall. (Express/ Shuaib Masoodi)
Kashmir is currently under the grip of Chilla-i-Kalan, the 40-day harshest weather period when the chances of snowfall are maximum and most frequent. (AP)
The cold wave continues even after Chillai Kalan, with a 20-day-long 'Chillai-Khurd' (small cold) and a 10-day-long 'Chillai-Bachha' (baby cold) following it. (AP)
Many fringe water bodies, including the Dal Lake, and the water from taps was frozen. (AP)
Officials said that the 'Chillai-Kalan' would end only after January 30. (AP)
