VIDEO: Fresh snowfall drapes Kashmir in white
- 03 Jan 2021
Sakeena Banday, Gulf Today
The Kashmir Valley has begun receiving snowfall, which will definitely give a fillip to the tourism industry in the region.
The 40-day long period of harsh winter cold, locally known as the 'Chillai Kalan', will end on January 31.
The biting cold of 'Chillai Kalan' starts from December 21.
A fresh spell of snowfall with strong icy winds rocked Kashmir on Sunday.
The fresh bout brought cheer to winter sports lovers and tourists.
When there is snow around, a snow fight is bound to happen, no matter what your age or even building a snowman.
The weather office has forecast widespread snowfall in many areas of the valley on Sunday and Monday with heavy snowfall at isolated places.
Traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu highway has been halted because of snow accumulation in the Jawahar Tunnel sector of the highway.
As the night sky remained overcast, minimum temperatures improved throughout J&K and Ladakh.
Srinagar had minus 1.5˚C, Pahalgam also had minus 1.5˚C while Gulmarg had minus 5˚C as the minimum temperature.
Leh town of Ladakh had minus 12.7˚C, Kargil minus 16.6˚C and Drass minus 22.4˚C as the night's lowest temperature.
Jammu city had 11.7˚C, Katra 9.5˚C, Batote 1.5˚C, Banihal 0.5˚C and Bhaderwah 0.6˚C as the minimum temperatures.
Kashmir is a wonderful idea to visit, especially for those wishing to experience teeth chattering temperatures and snow for the first time.
Tourist spots like Pahalgam, Sonamarg and Gulmarg promise a lot of fun in the snow and ensure you fly home with snowcapped memories imprinted in your mind’s eye.