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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.

saptadeepa-bhattacharjee Edited By: Saptadeepa Bhattacharjee @Saptadeepa25 [Published on: December 28, 2024 20:39 IST]
  • 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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