Fresh Snowfall Brings Down Mercury In Kashmir

Rains lashed plains while snowfall was witnessed on the higher reaches of J&K on Saturday even as the meteorological (MET) department forecast wet weather during the next 24 hours. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

   
“Intermittent light to moderate rain in plains and snow over higher reaches of J&K are most likely to continue today. Significant decrease in rain/snow likely is expected from tomorrow onwards,” said a statement by MeT department. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

Srinagar recorded 4.7 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam 0.3 and Gulmarg minus 2.2 degrees Celsius as the minimum temperature of the day. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK

A boatman rows his shikara in Dal lake while holding an umbrella amid heavy rainfall. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

As the intensity of rain and snow increased with time, it stopped during the late afternoon in the city. Photo: Aman Farooq/ GK

While Srinagar city received light snowfall, it snowed heavily on the outskirts and hilly areas. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK

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