Kashmir Welcomes Snow Once More With Fresh Flurries
Srinagar: Several parts of Kashmir, including Srinagar city, witnessed fresh snowfall on Saturday as the MeT department has forecast moderate top-heavy snowfall in the valley over the next 48 hours.
While it started snowing early in the morning in the higher reaches of Kashmir, the plains of the valley also witnessed snowfall as the day progressed, officials said.
They said the day temperatures are likely to stay between zero and three degrees Celsius at most places in Kashmir.
Sadhna Top has received a snowfall of more than 10 inches today while Gulmarg and famous ski-resort recorded four inches of fresh snowfall today.
In Gurez, 4-6 inches of fresh snowfall were recorded today while some other parts including Zojila, Sonamarg, and adjoining areas also recorded several inches of snowfall. More than half a foot of fresh snowfall was recorded at Razdan Pass.
Authorities have issued avalanche warnings in hilly and mountainous areas.
Meanwhile, Director Meteorological department (MeT), Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, said that there is a possibility of light to moderate snow and rain at many places till 4th February evening with chances of heavy snowfall over isolated higher reaches.
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