Srinagar, Jan. 19 -- There was a slight improvement in the minimum temperature at most places in Kashmir on Sunday, but there was little respite from the cold wave as mercury remained several degrees below the freezing point across the Valley.

Meanwhile, the MET Office said a Western Disturbance is most likely to affect the union territory for a few days from January 22.

Kashmir Valley is reeling under an intense cold wave since the heavy snowfall earlier this month. The intense cold has resulted in the freezing of water supply lines and water-bodies in several areas, including the Dal Lake here.

The night temperature continues to settle several degrees below the freezing point, but there was some improvement across the Valley, barring...