Chillai Kalan

Chillai Kalan: Fresh snowfall in upper reaches of Kashmir, Ladakh; light rains expected in Jammu tonight

The 40-day-long harshest period of winter, Chillai Kalan is ongoing in the Kashmir valley.

Dec 23, 2021, 11:18 AM IST

Kashmir reels under 'Chillai Kalan', Kargil at minus 20

Minimum temperatures throughout the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh region dropped several notches below the freezing point on Friday. The Met said the cold wave will continue till Sunday.

Jan 19, 2018, 12:15 PM IST

Fog adds to chill, 'Chillai Kalan' almost ends

Morning fog added to the chill on Sunday as the 40-day harsh winter called 'Chillai Kalan' began nearing its end in the Kashmir Valley.

Jan 29, 2017, 11:48 AM IST

Heavy rain and snow forecast for Jammu and Kashmir

The 40-day long `Chillai Kalan` was expected to end on January 30, which would mark rise in both day and night temperatures in the valley.

Jan 23, 2017, 10:49 AM IST

Chill grips North India, mercury continues to dip

According to the weather office, another spell of rain and snowfall was expected both in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir on January 15 and 16.

Jan 14, 2017, 15:13 PM IST

Cold, dry weather to continue in Jammu & Kashmir

Night temperatures throughout Jammu and Kashmir remained below the freezing point on Friday as the weather office said cold, dry weather conditions would continue in the state during the next 48 hours.

Dec 30, 2016, 11:29 AM IST

Cold wave continues in Jammu & Kashmir

Cold wave continued throughout Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday as night temperatures remained below freezing point in the valley and Ladakh region.

Dec 22, 2016, 10:39 AM IST

'Chillai Kalan' begins with coldest night in Srinagar, Jammu, Leh

The first day of the `Chillai Kalan` - the 40-day long period of extreme cold in Kashmir Valley - began on Wednesday with the coldest night of the season so far in Srinagar, Jammu and Leh.

Dec 21, 2016, 11:33 AM IST

Valley freezes as 'Chillai Kalan' tightens grip over Kashmir

Night temperatures remained several notches below the freezing point on Saturday, as extreme cold tightened its grip on the valley.

Dec 26, 2015, 11:55 AM IST