Munnar shivers as temperature dips to 6 °C with sub-zero chill expected soon

With the rains finally abating, winter has officially arrived in Munnar with a bitter chill. The popular hill station recorded its lowest temperature of the season so far, with mercury levels plunging to 6 °C in Munnar town and Nallathanni early Thursday morning. For those looking to start the year-end festive vacation trips early, this would be a good time to head to Munnar and enjoy its chilly spots. Here's what you need to know. 

Freezing cold across tea estates
Kundala and Mattupetti recorded a minimum temperature of 8 °C. Meanwhile, remote plantation belts including Laccad, Chenduvara, Chittuvara, Thenmala, and Letchmi experienced even colder conditions, with local reports suggesting temperatures dropped below 5 °C. Head to the spots early in the morning to get the best winter vibes of the season. 

Sub-zero forecast
Although daytime temperatures continue to remain pleasant between 20 °C and 25 °C, nights and early mornings have turned bitterly cold over the past two days. Dew drops on leaves and grasslands have started freezing into frost, while thick blankets of mist envelop the hills by evening. If current weather patterns persist, meteorological observers predict that temperatures in Munnar could plunge below freezing within the next week.