Srinagar records season’s coldest night as early winter bites Kashmir

Srinagar is shivering as winter arrives earlier than usual, with Thursday night recording the coldest temperature of the season so far. The mercury dropped to minus 4.5 degrees Celsius, sending locals scrambling for warmth.

Familiar winter scenes were visible across the city, with people carrying kangris- small earthen pots filled with burning charcoal, bundled in heavy jackets, and huddling around makeshift bonfires. Many residents say the harsh chill, reminiscent of the peak winter period, has already set in.