Snowfall Blankets Higher Reaches of Jammu & Kashmir
Srinagar: As light rain graced the plains of Jammu & Kashmir on Sunday, snowfall commenced in the higher elevations, transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland.
The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast predicting widespread rain and snow across the union territory from Sunday through Wednesday.
In Srinagar, the minimum temperature dipped to 5.8 degrees Celsius, while Gulmarg recorded a chilly minus 1.4 degrees Celsius and Pahalgam registered 2.5 degrees Celsius.
Meanwhile, in the Ladakh region, Leh experienced a minimum temperature of minus 1.5 degrees Celsius, with Kargil not far behind at 2.8 degrees Celsius.
Down in the plains, Jammu city maintained a relatively warmer 13 degrees Celsius, Katra recorded 11.8 degrees Celsius, Batote stood at 8.1 degree...