Chillai Kalan | 22 Dec 2020
Why in News
The 40-day intense winter period “chillai kalan” started in Kashmir valley on 21st December with sub-zero night temperatures across the region.
- It will continue till January 31.
Key Points
- Chillai Kalan is followed by Chillai-Khurd and Chillai-Bachha.
- Chillai Khurd (small cold) is a 20-day long period which starts from January 31 to February 19.
- Chillai-Bachha (baby cold), a 10-day long period which occurs between February 20 and March 2.
- Considered to be the core of winter, Chillai Kalan usually brings snowfall, sub-zero temperatures causing freezing of water bodies including the Dal lake, closure of highways, etc.