Jammu & Kashmir
Fresh snowfall covers Kashmir’s higher reaches, temp dips; authorities issue advisories
Srinagar: Several higher-altitude areas of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Tuesday following a change in weather conditions, while light rainfall was reported in the plains, officials said.
The areas that witnessed fresh snowfall included Sadna Top, Ferkin Top, Machil, Sonamarg, Zojila, Minimarg and Tulail Valley in Gurez area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
Officials told GNS that snowfall was recorded across the upper reaches, while the plains experienced light precipitation.
The Meteorological Centre Srinagar had earlier issued a detailed weather forecast, prompting district administrations in vulnerable and snow-bound areas to issue precautionary advisories.
Authorities have urged people to avoid unnecessary travel to higher-altitude areas and strictly adhere to advisories issued by the district administrations and traffic authorities to avoid any inconvenience or untoward incidents.