Pahalgam receives fresh snowfall as Kashmir reels under intense cold

Srinagar : Pahalgam, a famous tourist destination received snowfall on Monday evening while the night temperature continued to plummet across Kashmir, intensifying the chill further in the Valley.

Reports reaching the news agency said that Pahalgam received heavy snowfall today evening and was going on when the report was last filed.

However, the other areas of Kashmir continued to witness dry spell while the sub-zero temperature continued at most parts of the Valley.

Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recorded a low of minus 3.5 degree Celsius while Qazigund in South Kashmir recorded a low of minus 4.2 degree Celsius.

Pahalgam and Kokernag in Southern districts of Kashmir recorded a low of minus 5.7 degree Celsius and minus 2.5 degree Celsius respectively.

Gulmarg, a famous ski –resort also recorded a low of minus 5.6 degree Celsius while minus 3.5 degree Celsius was recorded in Kupwara.

Pertinently, the weatherman has predicted two-day wet-spell from December 29 in Kashmir, saying that there is a possibility of light to moderate rain, snow in between December 29 and 30—(KNO)