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Dream destination: A winter wonderland waiting to be discovered

Heavy snowfall across the Kashmir Valley has brought joy to locals and tourists but also disrupted daily life and transportation. The Srinagar-Leh highway and the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway were closed, while snow-covered streets made driving difficult.

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Most parts of the Kashmir Valley witnessed snowfall, delighting locals and visitors alike. People enjoyed the wintry weather to the fullest amidst the snow-covered landscape.
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Most parts of the Kashmir Valley witnessed snowfall, delighting locals and visitors alike. People enjoyed the wintry weather to the fullest amidst the snow-covered landscape.
Since Friday, moderate to heavy snowfall has been recorded across Kashmir, marking the season's first snowfall in Srinagar and other plains of the valley. The wintry spell has added a magical touch to the region.
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Since Friday, moderate to heavy snowfall has been recorded across Kashmir, marking the season's first snowfall in Srinagar and other plains of the valley. The wintry spell has added a magical touch to the region.
Southern Kashmir experienced heavy snowfall, while moderate snowfall was recorded in the plains of central Kashmir. Northern Kashmir saw light to moderate snowfall in its plains.
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Southern Kashmir experienced heavy snowfall, while moderate snowfall was recorded in the plains of central Kashmir. Northern Kashmir saw light to moderate snowfall in its plains.
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Srinagar witnessed around eight inches of snowfall, while neighboring Gandarbal received about seven inches. The popular tourist destination, Sonamarg, was covered with a thick blanket of snow, approximately eight inches deep.
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Srinagar witnessed around eight inches of snowfall, while neighboring Gandarbal received about seven inches. The popular tourist destination, Sonamarg, was covered with a thick blanket of snow, approximately eight inches deep.
The Srinagar-Leh highway received about 15 inches of snowfall, while Anantnag district experienced 17 inches of snow. The tourist town of Pahalgam recorded 18 inches of fresh snowfall.
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The Srinagar-Leh highway received about 15 inches of snowfall, while Anantnag district experienced 17 inches of snow. The tourist town of Pahalgam recorded 18 inches of fresh snowfall.
Due to heavy snowfall, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed for traffic. Passengers have been advised to avoid non-essential travel until the weather improves and the roads are cleared.
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Due to heavy snowfall, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed for traffic. Passengers have been advised to avoid non-essential travel until the weather improves and the roads are cleared.
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While the snowfall brought joy to locals and tourists, it also disrupted normal life. The heavy snow affected daily activities and transportation in the region.
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While the snowfall brought joy to locals and tourists, it also disrupted normal life. The heavy snow affected daily activities and transportation in the region.
The heavy snowfall has covered the streets of Srinagar with a thick blanket of snow, making it difficult for people to drive. Everywhere, a blanket of white snow stretches as far as the eye can see.
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The heavy snowfall has covered the streets of Srinagar with a thick blanket of snow, making it difficult for people to drive. Everywhere, a blanket of white snow stretches as far as the eye can see.
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