Srinagar, a renowned tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir, turns into a winter wonderland with heavy snowfall on Sunday. After a prolonged dry spell, the snow has brought a sense of hope and rejuvenation to the people who rely on it for various reasons.
"Another Western Disturbance will start affecting from tomorrow which will lead to heavy snowfall and rainfall in the mountain regions. Rainfall and snowfall may be expected between 75 to 100 per cent of the stations," IMD Scientist Naresh said on Friday.
As per the information from the Indian Army's White Knight Corps, Lt. General Sachdeva exhorted all ranks to stay vigilant and remain steadfast against all challenges.
The nine stations reported 1-5 feet of snow depths and also gave details on the road status. The stations included Keylong, Kaza, Sumdo, Udaipur, Tindi, Koksar, Sissu, North Portal and South Portal.
Gulmarg, a renowned tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir, turns into a winter wonderland with heavy snowfall every year. In addition to being a popular tourist destination, it is also a skiing destination and attracts skiers from all over the world.
According to the IMD, the Western Himalayan Region and select areas of Uttar Pradesh are anticipated to witness rainfall at one or two locations in the coming days.
The Pirpanjal region in Rajouri District witnessed a delightful snowfall on Friday, after a long wait, bringing smiles to the faces of tourists and farmers.
Amid the prolonged cold weather in North India, many of its places, including the national capital, were shrouded in a thick layer of fog on Friday morning, disrupting several modes of travel, including train and flight.
Over 566 roads are currently closed across various regions of Himachal Pradesh, including nearly six national highways, due to heavy snowfall. Additionally, approximately 700 electricity supply schemes are disrupted in the state.