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Kashmir Weather: Rain lashed parts of the Kashmir Valley, including the plains on Saturday, April 19, while a few areas in the higher reaches witnessed fresh snowfall today, said officials. Fresh snow fell overnight on Sinthan Top in south Kashmir and Tulail and Gurez in the Bandipora district of north Kashmir.

According to the officials, traffic on the Gurez-Bandipora Road has been suspended due to the considerable amount of snowfall.

The continuous snowfall and bad weather have prompted the authorities to announce the suspension of classes up to Class 8 in Tulail and Class 5 in Gurez.

Fresh snow was also reported in a few other locations in the upper ranges, such as Mughal Road, the alternate route that connects the valley with Jammu, and Zoji La along the Srinagar-Leh National Highway, according to the officials.

They stated that the snowfall has caused traffic to be suspended on the Mughal Road and the Zoji La.

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The majority of the valley, including Srinagar, was battered by widespread rain.

According to the officials, the majority of Kashmir also had nighttime thunderstorms and strong winds, while other regions experienced hail that harmed produce in orchards.

Most locations might see light to moderate rain or snow, but isolated to scattered areas could see moderate to heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms and strong winds were also anticipated till Sunday evening, according to the Met office.

Monday's weather is expected to be mostly overcast, with possible light rain and thunderstorms at scattered places.

Farmers have been cautioned by the Met office to halt activities until Monday and to be mindful of the potential for mudslides, landslides, and shooting-stones in susceptible areas.