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In Jammu and Kashmir, the minimum temperatures declined on Saturday, with a wide spread of sub-zero readings recorded compared to the previous day.
In the Kashmir region, Srinagar recorded a minimum of minus 2.6°C, down from 0.2°C on Friday.
Qazigund settled at -2.8°C, compared to 0.2°C a day earlier, while Pahalgam recorded -4.8°C, down from -1.6°C. Gulmarg recorded -4.2°C, marginally higher than -4.5°C a day earlier, while Srinagar Airport settled at -3.8°C against -1.2°C.
In the Jammu region, temperatures also declined at most places. Jammu city recorded a minimum of 7.1°C, down from 10.0°C.
Banihal recorded 2.8°C, compared to 3.8°C, while Batote settled at 4.6°C, down from 6.1°C.
Bhaderwah recorded 0.2°C, compared to 2.6°C a day earlier, and Rajouri settled at 1.6°C, down from 4.5°C.
The Indian Metrological Department (IMD) said dense to moderate fog was observed at isolated places over the plains of Jammu division, with visibility reducing to 1200 metres at Jammu and 8000 metres at Udhampur during the morning hours.
The weather department has also forecast a change in weather conditions across J&K from December 30, with the possibility of light rain or snowfall at scattered places.
The MeT Department said light rain or snow is likely at many places between December 31 and January 1, while a few higher reaches of north and central Kashmir may receive moderate snowfall during this period.
On January 2, light rain or snowfall is expected at a few places, followed by generally dry weather across the region from January 3 to January 9.
