The famous ski resort of Gulmarg and a few other areas in the Kashmir valley received fresh snowfall with high-speed winds sweeping Srinagar and other plains. Fresh snowfall started in Gulmarg in Baramulla district yesterday evening, as a strong western disturbance made an impact in Jammu and Kashmir. While a couple of inches of fresh snow have accumulated in Gulmarg, moderate snowfall was going on when the last reports came in.

 

Other areas, especially the higher reaches, Kupwara, Baramulla and Shopian, also received fresh snowfall. Many areas in the plains ofthe  Kashmir valley, including Srinagar, were lashed by rain. Strong, high-speed winds swept many places in Kashmir, including Srinagar. Trees have been uprooted at many places, while electricity was snapped in such areas as a precautionary measure.

 

Meteorological Department has predicted widespread rain and snowfall in the plains of the Kashmir valley. It said the main activity of the weather system will occur today as another western disturbance is expected to affect the region on January 26.