Dal Lake Partially Frozen as Kashmir Records Season's Coldest Night

Parts of the famous tourist attraction Dal Lake was partially frozen due to the dip in mercury in the Kashmir Valley on December 18, 2020. (Image: Special Arrangement)

Cold wave continued to sweep J&K and Ladakh with Jammu recording season's coldest night at 2.8 degrees Celsius and the Drass town remaining frozen at minus 28.5. (Image: Special Arrangement)

"Light rain/snow is likely in J&K and Ladakh on December 21-22, but the present cold wave condition is expected to continue during the next two to three days. (Image: Special Arrangement)

"No major snowfall is expected in J&K and Ladakh till December 31", an official of the MET department said. (Image: Special Arrangement)

The famous Dal Lake is partially frozen, particularly near the banks. (Image: Special Arrangement)

Night temperatures have started dropping below the freezing point in Kashmir division and Ladakh ahead of the 40-day long period of harsh winter cold called the "Chillai Kalan" in local parlance which begins on December 21. (Image: Special Arrangement)