The outskirts of the state capital witnessed the season's first snowfall yesterday after over 15 years with the snow capped peak of the Dariya Hill being visible in the morning, Met office officials said.
The snowfall has brought happiness to the denizens of the state capital and delighted school-going children and their parents. It was also a new experience for many people.
While Sela Pass, situated at an altitude of 13,700 feet on the Bomdila-Tawang road was covered with more than one feet of snow in the last three days, Tawang district bordering China, witnessed heavy snowfall starting Sunday, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Jang, D K Chutia said.
This year snowfall was also reported from Mechuka in West Siang district, Mayudia in Dibang Valley, Kibithu in Anjaw, Lemiking and Taksing in Upper Subansiri.
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