<span style="color: #222222;">Ladakh region is reeling under severe cold weather conditions. Maximum temperatures are continuously recorded at sub-zero and the minimum mercury levels are varying from minus 17 to minus 29 degree Celsius, in the region.<br />'' <br />'' Drass is standing by its credentials as world's 2nd coldest habitation, with Maximum Temperature is at minus12.3 and the minimum at minus 29 degree Celsius.<br />'' <br />'' Weathermen say, Ladakh will remain dry and cold for the next week.<br />'' <br />'' People prefer to remain indoors near the heating arrangements to save themselves from uncomfortably penetrating coldness.<br />'' <br />'' Ladakh has a demand of around 45 MW of Power during the winters. However, as the canals and rivers are in a frozen state, reduced discharge of water affected the power generation.<br />'' <br />'' The Power distribution department is drawing about 10-15 MW power from Northern Grid to meet the demand of the region.<br />'' <br />''Due to closure of the roads, fresh vegetables flown from Delhi or Chandigarh are beyond the reach of commoners. </span>