• Source:JND

Kashmir Snowfall: A fresh wave of snowfall blanketed several higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley, leading to the closure of two major national highways, while heavy rains swept across the plains, as reported by the IMD on Sunday.

The meteorological department confirmed that, under the influence of a western disturbance, areas including Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Yousmarg, Gurez, Razdan Top, and the Sonamarg-Zojila axis received light to moderate snowfall overnight.

As a result of the snow, the Srinagar-Leh national highway and the Bandipora-Gurez road have been shut down for safety reasons.

In addition to the hilly areas, the plains, including Srinagar city, were hit by moderate, widespread rains, which were intermittent at several locations.

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According to the IMD, the region may continue to experience light to moderate rain in the plains and snow in higher elevations, accompanied by thunder and gusty winds (40-50 km/h) until Monday night.

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There is also a possibility of moderate snowfall over some of the higher reaches in north and central Kashmir.

On March 31, the forecast predicts mostly cloudy skies with a brief spell of light rain or snow in scattered areas. Between April 1-2, there is a chance of isolated light rain in certain locations.


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