Higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh overnight snowfall, leading to road closures. Authorities are working to clear vital routes as temperatures drop significantly.
Higher reaches of J&K to see snow and rain from Oct 13-15; farmers and travelers advised to take precautions.
Kashmir's upper reaches, including Gulmarg and Gurez, received the season's first snowfall on Thursday, while plains experienced rain.
Kashmir's higher reaches received the season's first snowfall on Saturday, while plains saw brief rain and hailstorms.
Snowfall closes Mughal Road, stranding hundreds of vehicles and prompting calls for rescue operations.
Mughal Road closed after unexpected snowfall at Peer Ki Gali, disrupting traffic between Shopian, Rajouri and Poonch.
Buddha relics exposition in Leh coincided with Buddha Purnima, marked by auspicious snowfall and deep reverence among thousands of devotees.
Snowfall in Kashmir's higher reaches and rain in plains have lowered temperatures, leading to the closure of major roads like the Mughal Road.
Kashmir experienced a second consecutive day of rain and snowfall on Monday, leading to a five per cent reduction in the March precipitation deficit. The Meteorological Department forecasts continued precipitation for the next 24 hours and has advised farmers to suspend operations.