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\"\"Srinagar: The higher reaches of Kashmir, including Gulmarg, Gurez, and other mountainous areas, witnessed the season\u2019s first spell of snowfall this week, marking the early arrival of winter in the Valley.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Kashmir Media Service, fresh snow blanketed several high-altitude areas such as Affarwat in Gulmarg, Sinthan Top in Anantnag, Zojila Pass, Gumri, Minimarg, and Razdan Top the gateway to Gurez Valley in Bandipora district.<\/p>\n

The light snowfall at Razdan Top began early Monday morning, lowering temperatures in the upper regions. However, officials said that traffic movement on the Bandipora Gurez road remained open.<\/p>\n

Weather officials said that more rain and snow are likely in parts of Jammu and Kashmir till tomorrow due to a western disturbance. Light rainfall was also reported in Srinagar and its adjoining areas, while intermittent showers were recorded across the plains of North and South Kashmir.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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