J&K Shivers: Temps Near 1°C, 'Chilla-i-Kalan' Begins Dec 21

• Jammu & Kashmir is experiencing rapidly falling temperatures, with minimums near freezing point in the Kashmir Valley.
• Srinagar recorded 2°C, Gulmarg 1.4°C, and Pahalgam 2.4°C; "Chilla-i-Kalan" (40 days of intense cold) begins December 21st.
• Heavy northeast monsoon rains and Cauvery River flow have significantly improved water storage in Tamil Nadu's Cauvery Delta.
• 386 out of 764 irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu are now full, providing relief to farmers before the main agricultural season.

Why It Matters: Extreme cold grips J&K, while Tamil Nadu farmers benefit from improved water storage.