Srinagar, November 13: Moderate to heavy rainfall affected most parts of Kashmir overnight, while higher-altitude areas witnessed fresh snowfall, officials said on Friday.
Popular tourist destinations, including Gulmarg and Sonamarg, received fresh snowfall during the night. Snowfall was also reported from the upper reaches of Gurez and Kupwara, as well as along the Zojila Pass and Mughal Road in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.
Meanwhile, moderate to heavy rainfall continued across the plains of the Valley, including Srinagar, until Friday morning.
According to the Meteorological Department, Baramulla recorded the highest rainfall at 49.5 mm, followed by Gulmarg with 40.6 mm and Kupwara with 37.3 mm.
Following the fresh snowfall, authorities have initiated snow clearance operations on several important road links to restore vehicular movement and ensure connectivity.
The Mughal Road, which connects Shopian with Poonch, has also remained closed due to accumulated snow at Pir Ki Gali.
The Meteorological Department said weather conditions are expected to improve gradually, although brief spells of light rain and light snowfall over higher reaches may occur at scattered places during the next 24 hours.
It further forecast generally dry weather across Jammu and Kashmir from November 15 to November 21.
