Srinagar experiences a severe cold wave, with Dal Lake freezing over. Locals brace for potential snowfall. Minimum temperature plunges to -7°C.

The surface of the Dal Lake on Monday froze as an intense coldwave gripped the Kashmir valley. The minimum temperature experienced in the city was -7 degrees Celsius and the maximum temperature recorded was 7 degrees Celsius, as per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

Chillai Kalan began in Kashmir on Saturday, as the weather is starting to get harsher the famous Dal Lake is starting to freeze over.

A severe cold wave has gripped parts of India, freezing water sources in Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir, and prompting weather alerts. The onset of "Chillai Kalan," a harsh winter period, has led to Srinagar experiencing its coldest December night in five decades.

Srinagar's Dal Lake froze over on Monday as a severe cold wave gripped Kashmir, forcing boat operators to break ice to navigate. Temperatures plummete

The surface of Dal Lake freezed as intensifying coldwave grips Kashmir Valley. As per the IMD, the maximum temperature is 7°C and the minimum is -7°C. People sit by a bonfire to keep themselves warm.