The Kashmir Valley experienced a drop in temperature after recent rainfall, contributing to the winter chill. The temperature recorded was five degrees Celsius.
Bhalesa in the Doda district is truly a hidden gem that comes alive at dawn. Its untouched natural beauty, with its rolling hills and snow-capped mountains, is a treat for the eyes. The region is covered in a thick blanket of snow after receiving heavy snowfall last week.
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway has been closed due to snow accumulation between Ramsoo and Qazigund and shooting stones, landslides, and mudslides between Nashri and the NAVYUG Tunnel, officials said on Friday.
Heavy snowfall has been reported in District Doda and Bhalesa. The continuous rain and snow have lashed the region for the last 36 hours, leading to a significant drop in temperature.
Jammu division's Bhaderwah valley in Doda district received a fresh spell of snowfall on Thursday, as did the adjacent region of Bhalessa which was blanketed in pristine white. Poonch, too, was freshly covered in snow; while further north in Kashmir valley, there has been snowfall in Anantna
The picturesque city of Srinagar, known for its serene landscapes and scenic beauty welcomed the winter season with its first snowfall of the year on Friday.
A total of 35 vehicles stuck in the snow at Razdan Top on the Bandipora-Gurez road in Jammu and Kashmir were rescued by a team of Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
Several areas like Hopar in the Gilgit Baltistan now face severe snowfall causing hindrances in day to day activities in the life of locals, making daily tasks too difficult. The ongoing snowfall has also resulted in landslides causing problems for the movement of traffic.