Fresh snowfall covered several popular tourist destinations and higher-altitude areas in Kashmir on Tuesday, while the plains experienced rainfall, according to officials. The wet weather caused a significant decline in daytime temperatures throughout the valley. Among the areas that witnessed snowfall were Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg, Aru Valley, Chandanwari, and Kokernag.
Peer Ki Gali on the Mughal Road in Shopian district and Zojila Pass on the Srinagar-Leh national highway received fresh snowfall, prompting the closure of both routes, officials said, according to PTI .
Light to moderate rain fell across the plains of Kashmir, including in Srinagar city. The valley saw a sharp dip in daytime temperatures, with Srinagar recording a high of just 12.5 degrees Celsius on Monday, well be