Chillai-Kalan begins on December 21

Exam-focused facts from the 24 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Chillai-Kalan is the 40-day harsh winter period in Kashmir that begins on December 21 every year and ends on January 31.
The local meteorological department has forecast moderate to heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of Kashmir during this period.
Chances of snowfall are maximum and most frequent during Chillai-Kalan, with temperatures dropping sharply across the Valley.