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What Is Chillai Kalan? Explaining Kashmir’s Coldest Phase as Sonamarg Shivers at –11.2°C

January 29, 2026

Kashmir is experiencing severe cold conditions, with night temperatures dropping significantly below freezing across the Valley. Sonamarg has recorded the coldest temperature in the region at minus 11.2 degrees Celsius, while Srinagar's temperature has settled at minus 0.6 degrees Celsius, slightly above the seasonal average.

What Is Chillai Kalan? Explaining Kashmir’s Coldest Phase as Sonamarg Shivers at –11.2°C

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Sonamarg recorded the lowest temperature in Jammu and Kashmir at -11.2°C.
Srinagar's minimum temperature was -0.6°C, slightly above the seasonal average.
Most areas in Kashmir are experiencing temperatures significantly below freezing.
The temperature in Sonamarg dropped from -9.8°C the previous night.
Fresh snowfall has affected visibility and daily activities in the region.

Jammu and Kashmir

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What Is Chillai Kalan? Explaining Kashmir’s Coldest Phase as Sonamarg Shivers at –11.2°C

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