Lastly, Contemporary Snowfall Blankets Kashmir, Regular Life Disrupted

SRINAGAR: Kashmir woke as much as a picturesque white panorama on Sunday because the Valley witnessed recent snowfall in a single day, protecting a number of components, together with the capital metropolis of Srinagar. The heavy snowfall, attributed to a western disturbance, has led to a big drop in temperatures, plunging a number of levels under freezing level.

Officers are actively engaged in clearing the snow from roads, as the continual snowfall all through the week has precipitated visitors disruptions. The well-known ski resort Gulmarg in north Kashmir recorded a low of minus 10.6 levels Celsius, whereas Pahalgam within the south witnessed minus 8.3 levels Celsius on Saturday.

This week marked the season’s first snowfall for many components of Kashmir, together with the plains, which had skilled an uncommon dry spell throughout Chillai Kalan, the 40-day harshest winter interval. The Valley is at the moment in a 20-day-long Chilla-i-Khurd (small chilly), adopted by a 10-day Chilla-i-Bachha (child chilly).

Locals throughout the Valley rejoiced on the recent snowfall after weeks of anticipation. Nevertheless, the enjoyment comes with challenges, because the snowfall has disrupted street and air visitors. The Srinagar-Jammu freeway has been closed for double-way visitors, and commuters are suggested to journey solely in unavoidable circumstances resulting from slippery situations.

The Srinagar airport reported disruptions in flight operations, with a number of flights delayed or cancelled. All Air India flights to and from Srinagar, together with AI827/828, AI825/826, AI821/822, and AI3525/4426, have been cancelled for the day. Apart from,  practice companies have been quickly suspended within the Kashmir Valley.

Sadhna Prime has acquired a considerable 2-3 toes of snow, whereas Gurez witnessed over a foot of accumulation. The northern city of Gulmarg noticed a big 8 inches of snowfall, creating best situations for winter sports activities fans. Different areas comparable to Sonawari Gundjahangir, Rafiabad, and Lolab reported substantial accumulations of 6-7 inches, 7 inches, and 9 inches, respectively. City centres like Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Baramulla recorded 2-3 inches, 3 inches, and 5 inches of snow, including to the winter appeal. Even decrease reaches like Kishtwar, Tral, and Karnah witnessed gentle coverings of two inches or much less. The varied snowfall measurements seize the sweetness and challenges introduced by the winter climate throughout the Kashmir Valley.