Fresh snowfall hits Kashmir higher reaches as rain lashes plains
A western disturbance has caused snow in tourist resorts and a landslide on the Uri-Baramulla National Highway, according to officials.
Higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while rain hit the plains on Thursday, according to reports by Daily Excelsior and Kashmir Observer. The wet weather has caused day temperatures to drop by several degrees across the region.
Snowfall occurred overnight in tourist resorts such as Gulmarg and Sonamarg. Officials stated that snow was also reported in the upper parts of Kupwara and Gurez, along the Mughal Road in Shopian, and at the Zojilla Pass.
Traffic on the Srinagar-Leh national highway has been suspended due to snow at the Zojilla Pass. In north Kashmir, a landslide at Rajanwani on the Uri-Baramulla National Highway has blocked the road with boulders and debris, leaving commuters stranded.
Authorities have begun operations to clear the road and restore vehicle movement. The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate rain in the plains and snow in higher areas until Friday afternoon.
The department added that brief spells of light rain or snow may occur between November 14 and November 15. Dry weather is expected to prevail from November 16 to November 20.