1. Sonamarg, a popular tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, is covered in fresh snowfall.
2. The recent snowfall has brought back the winter chill to Kashmir, with moderate rainfall and further cooling temperatures across the Valley.
3. The serene landscape of Sonamarg is now adorned with pristine white snow, creating picturesque views for visitors.
Sonamarg, April 16: Fresh snowfall blanketed Sonamarg, a renowned tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, painting the landscape in pristine white hues.
The recent spell of snowfall brought back the winter chill to Kashmir, with moderate rainfall lowering temperatures across the Valley over the past two days.
Picturesque scenes from Sonamarg showcased tranquil vistas adorned with the untouched beauty of newly fallen snow.
However, the idyllic scenery also brought disruptions, as landslides triggered by heavy rains at Kishtwari Pather in Banihal led to the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway for vehicular traffic.
“NH-44 blocked due to Heavy landslide at Kishtwari Pather. People are advised to avoid journey,” cautioned the Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police.
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The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway serves as the vital artery connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country, making its closure a significant inconvenience for commuters.
According to meteorological forecasts, light to moderate rain and snowfall in higher reaches are expected in Kashmir until April 16.
From April 17 to 18, generally, dry weather conditions are anticipated, albeit with the possibility of isolated late afternoon thundershowers in some areas.
Subsequently, partly cloudy weather with light rain or snow in upper reaches is forecasted for numerous locations during the evening of April 19 through the morning of April 20.
