Jammu and Kashmir: Sonamarg covered in thick snow as heavy snowfall blankets the region | Watch

  • Jammu and Kashmir welcomed winter with significant snowfall in Sonamarg. Residents were spotted enjoying the snowy scenery while wearing warm attire.

Written By Sudeshna Ghoshal
Published11 Dec 2024, 01:20 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: Sonamarg covered in thick snow as heavy snowfall blankets the region | Watch
Jammu and Kashmir: Sonamarg covered in thick snow as heavy snowfall blankets the region | Watch

Jammu and Kashmir: Winter has officially set in across India. Sonamarg, in Jammu and Kashmir, was shrouded in white after receiving heavy snowfall on Wednesday.

People were seen walking on snow-capped ground, covered in warm clothes and scarves to protect themselves from the cold. According to reports, Gurez, Karnah, and Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir also received snowfall.

According to local media reports, heavy snowfall has also caused traffic disruptions on Mughal, Gurez, and Sinthan roads. Officials in Jammu and Kashmir have urged commuters to avoid these roads until they are cleared and deemed safe for travel.

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Temperatures in Srinagar hit -3

Jammu and Kashmir's capital, Srinagar, recorded a minimum temperature of minus three degrees Celsius, up from the season's lowest of minus 5.4 degrees on Tuesday, December 10.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rain at scattered locations in Kashmir, newswire PTI reported.

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Qazigund, the gateway town to Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 4.4 degrees Celsius, while Kupwara in north Kashmir recorded a minimum of minus 4.5 degrees Celsius. Kokernag in south Kashmir saw a low of minus 2 degrees Celsius.

Jammu and Kashmir's first snowfall

Jammu and Kashmir received the season's first snowfall in the month of November, with snow capped valleys adding to the 'Heaven on Earth's' scenic beauty.

‘Perfect for a shoot’

Tourists in Srinagar were met with an unexpected chill in the air. Adil, a tourist and photographer from Jodhpur, Rajasthan, who had travelled to Kashmir for a pre-wedding shoot, remarked, "The weather is colder than we expected, but it's perfect for a shoot."

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Earlier on Sunday, December 8,the scenic heights of Lahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh were blanketed in white after the district received snowfall. The Machil sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district also experienced a fresh spell of snowfall on Sunday.

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