Sun greets people, WD likely to hit Kashmir

SRINAGAR :� A fresh Western Disturbance (WD) is likely to hit the Kashmir valley this evening even though bright sunshine greeted people this morning after some improvement in the minimum temperature.��� Kargil, a border town on Srinagar-Leh national highway, closed since December last year, remained coldest in the region with minus 19 degree celsius, though recording an improvement of two degrees.A Met department spokesperson said a fresh WD is likely to hit the region and will remain active till tomorrow evening which could result in rain or snow.��� At Leh, it was minus 10.6 degree against minus 13.1 degree, he said.The summer capital, Srinagar, woke up to a sunny morning though icy cold winds continued after some improvement in the minimum temperature.Against yesterday's minus 1.9 degree, the minimum temperature was minus 1.5 degree, half a notch below normal.��� Gulmarg, world famous ski resort was coldest in the valley after the minimum temperature was recorded minus 7.2 degree, about one notch above normal.��� At Pahalgam it was minus 6.5 degree against yesterday's minus nine degree.Qazigund recorded minus 3.4 degree, Kokernag minus 2.6 degree and Kupwara minus 1.8 degree, he said. (AGENCIES)