Winter in Jammu & Kashmir has reached its peak severity. As temperatures plunge to record lows, iconic water bodies in the valley have started freezing. Meanwhile, in the Jammu region, authorities have ended speculation regarding winter vacations, confirming that schools will resume operations tomorrow.
Kashmir Freezes: Dal & Wular Lakes Ice Over
The cold wave has tightened its grip on the valley, creating picturesque but harsh conditions.
- Frozen Lakes: For the first time this season, significant portions of the Dal Lake in Srinagar and Wular Lake in Bandipora have frozen over. Boatmen were seen breaking ice layers to navigate their shikaras today.
- The Numbers: Srinagar recorded a bone-chilling night temperature of -6°C, while Drass (Ladakh) remains the coldest point in the region at -24.6°C.
- Forecast: The Meteorological Department predicts dry but severe cold conditions will continue until January 21, with dense fog likely in the plains of Jammu.
Education Alert: Schools Reopen Jan 12 (Monday)
Parents and students in the Jammu Summer Zone should ignore social media rumors suggesting an extension of holidays.
- Official Order: The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has clarified that Winter Vacations have ended as of Jan 10.
- Back to School: All Government and recognized Private schools will reopen tomorrow, Monday, January 12, 2026.
- Teachers Present: Teaching staff already resumed their duties on Saturday to prepare for the resumption of classes.
Conclusion: While the valley shivers under sub-zero temperatures, academic life in Jammu is set to return to normal tomorrow. Students are advised to dress warmly as they head back to school.
