Fresh snowfall and rain in Kashmir Valley

Many areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall today, while heavy rainfall lashed the plains in the valley, including the summer capital Srinagar, bringing down the maximum temperatures way below the normal limit.

Several areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir Valley experienced fresh snowfall today, an official of the MeT department said.

He said that snowfall was recorded in Gulmarg the famous ski-resort and Uri in north Kashmir's Baramulla district, Sonamarg and higher areas of Kangan in central Kashmir's Ganderbal district, Zojila Pass, near Amarnath Cave, Drass and Zabarwan hills in Srinagar.

The official said there are reports of snowfall in other areas in the upper reaches as well.

The plain areas in the valley were lashed by heavy rain which continued throughout the day, he said.

The official said Qazigund recorded the highest rainfall of 31.4 mm from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

He said Srinagar recorded 26.2 mm of rainfall since the morning. The snowfall and rains brought down the maximum temperature below the normal for this time of the season, the official said.

Srinagar recorded a maximum of 11 degrees Celsius today, against the normal of 21.1 degrees Celsius.

The rains also led to inundation of roads and lanes in many areas of the city.