In Jammu and Kashmir, amid persistent dry spells and the prevailing sub-zero temperatures across Kashmir Valley, tap water pipelines and the world-famous Dal Lake in Srinagar have partially been frozen thus throwing life out of gear in the region. The minimum temperature has recorded a further dip on Saturday with Srinagar recording a low of minus 5.4 degrees Celsius.<br />''<br />''According to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, the mercury continued to settle below freezing point in the ongoing 40-day harshest winter period known as "Chillai Kalaan". The Kashmiris have been using woollen traditional attire "Pheran" and traditional fire pot  "Kangri" etc. to keep themselves warm and at bay during the bone-chilling cold weather conditions.<br />''As per the data issued by MeT Srinagar, Pahalgam the base camp for the annual Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrimage in south Kashmir, was the coldest at minus 6.3 degrees Celsius while Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded a low of minus 5.4 degrees Celsius.<br />''<br />''Qazigund, the gateway of Kashmir has recorded a minimum temperature of minus 4.6 degrees Celsius while Gulmarg, a famous ski-resort destination recorded a low of minus 4.5 degrees Celsius.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, the weatherman has predicted dry weather conditions till January 14, saying there is no significant weather activity during the period.<br />