This might end the prolonged dry spell as from tonight fresh western disturbance is entering the state. The Meteorological Department has predicted snowfall in the high-altitude areas of the state and snowfall in the plains.
Kashmir received the first snowfall of 2024 breaking a dry spell in the region that had extended for two months. There has been no snowfall in most plain areas of Kashmir, while the upper reaches of the valley have received lesser than usual amount of snow.
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Multiple rounds of snowfall swept the Kanas scenic area since January 6, resulting in several avalanches that blocked roads connecting the scenic area with external regions. This heavy snowfall has triggered dozens of avalanches along large sections of highway in the Altay mountains.
Chinar warriors rescued 61 tourists including women and children after incessant snowfall in Gulmarg. The tourists are now in a safe place and are resting in their bunks.
The Kashmir Valley and regions of Ladakh have witnessed a fresh spell of snowfall in the higher reaches, while the plains faced an onslaught of heavy rains. The temperature across the valley has dropped significantly due to the weather change.
Gulmarg Snowfall: Gulmarg is one of the most incredible tourist destinations famous for its eye-catching view during the snowfall season. Apart from its breathtaking beauty, Gulmarg is also famous for winter sports.
The entire Kedar valley was seen wrapped in white sheet of snow after snowfall. Higher reaches of Kashmir also received snowfall, leading to a significant drop in the temperature.
Fresh snowfall was experienced in Sadanah Top, in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to a significant drop in the maximum temperature. This snowfall has resulted in a pleasant change in the weather. The temperatures are expected to drop by approximately 5 to 6 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature in Srinagar last night was 10.8 degrees Celsius, down from 13 degrees Celsius a night earlier.
Lahaul Spiti weather: The operation was launched on Friday after a tourist coming from Baralacha informed the authorities that over 400 vehicles including more than 90 light motor and 30 motorbikes and rest heavy motor vehicles were struck in a about 10-km-long jam.
Hundreds of passengers who were stuck at the Changla Axis in Leh were rescued on Friday evening by local police.
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Himachal Pradesh: Around 120 roads in Himachal Pradesh have been blocked due to snowfall in the higher reaches and tribal areas.
The highway remained closed on Friday and Thursday due to shooting stones at Panthyal and many other places in Ramban district.
Himachal Pradesh weather updates: A total of 325 Electricity supply Schemes are disrupted and 10 water supply schemes have been hampered in the state due to snowfall during the past 24 hours," as per data available with the Himachal Pradesh Disaster Management Authority.
Higher reaches and tribal areas in Lahaul and Spiti received another spell of mild snowfall while intermittent rains lashed parts of Kangra, Shimla, Chamba and Kullu districts.
The Public Works Department officials have said that road clearing operations are underway in full swing.
Jammu and Kashmir: According to officials, the snowfall started late Sunday night in most places and continued till the last reports came in.
Himachal Pradesh snowfall: Important highways including Rohtang Pass NH-03, Jalori Pass NH-305 and NH-505 Gramphu to Lossar have been closed due to heavy snowfall.
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