The Times of India News

This place in India is freezing at 18C, once hit 60C, and is now colder than Serbia

Dras in India endures extreme winter conditions, often dropping to -17C and averaging -20C, making it one of the coldest inhabited places globally. Surrounded by mountains, this 'Gateway to Ladakh' becomes a natural cold trap, with life challenging due to heavy snowfall and isolation. Homes and diets are adapted for survival in this harsh, yet strategically important, region.