Kashmir Valley experiences first snowfall of the season
Srinagar: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley have witnessed the season’s first snowfall.
According to Kashmir Media Service, notable snowfall has been reported in the higher elevations of Sonamarg in Ganderbal district and the southern Himalayan region of Margan Top overnight. This comes as intermittent rains continue to affect the valley for the second consecutive day.
Meteorological Department officials indicated that additional higher reaches in the Kashmir Valley might receive snowfall tonight.
Reports said that the plains of Kashmir valley, including Srinagar received intermittent widespread rains since this morning bringing down the temperature besides disrupting normal activities. Reports of rainfall were also received from the Jammu division also.
The day temperature in Srinagar and other weather stations of the Kashmir valley was recorded 6-12 degree Celsius below normal on Thursday. Srinagar recorded the maximum temperature at 21.5 degree Celsius and it was 7.8 degree Celsius below normal for the day.
The Director of the Meteorological Department (MeT), Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, forecasted a possibility of more rain and thundershowers at scattered places.
The MeT has also issued an advisory warning of potential flash floods, landslides, mudslides, and shooting stones in some vulnerable areas of the territory. Residents and travelers are advised to remain cautious and stay updated with weather forecasts and advisories.
