Follow us on Srinagar, Oct 03: The higher reaches of Kashmir received the season’s first snowfall on Friday, with the meteorological department forecasting more precipitation in the coming days.

According to officials, Affarwat peak in the ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district and Sinthan Top in south Kashmir’s Anantnag were among the areas where snow was recorded.

Several places in the plains, including Srinagar and its adjoining areas, experienced light rainfall.

The Meteorological Department (MeT) said an active western disturbance is likely to affect Jammu and Kashmir from October 5.

“Under the influence of this system, widespread light to moderate rain and snow over higher reaches are expected in J&K from October 5 to 7, with p

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