Srinagar, Jan. 28 -- A severe cold wave has taken hold of the Kashmir Valley, with temperatures plummeting below freezing. Residents and tourists alike are braving the sub-zero conditions, donning heavy layers of clothing and seeking warmth by bonfires.

As per the Indian Meteorological Department, today's minimum temperature in Srinagar was around minus 3 degrees Celsius.

Despite the challenges posed by the cold weather, many tourists are revelling in the experience. Many tourists are enjoying the chilly weather at Dal Lake.

A tourist from Kolkata, Shayan Roy said, "I am from Kolkata. It is very cold here. It is going to be minus 5 or 7 degrees in Srinagar. I have 2-3 layers of the jacket to protect myself from cold. I have a heater pr...