Srinagar: Snowfall and rains finally ended the dry spell in Jammu and Kashmir The Kashmir valley received snowfall on Monday morning, ending the dry spell Roof and tree tops besides open spaces and roads had turned white The 40-day-long Chilai-Kalan, the severest period of the winter which ended on January 31, passed off almost without any snow and rain. People were seen greeting each other while children were also out to enjoy the snowfall.
The Met department had on Sunday afternoon predicted a fresh weather warning in Kashmir valley, where moderate to heavy rain and snow was expected to occur at many areas under the influence of a fresh Western Disturbance (WD).
A Divisional Administration spokesperson said that a fresh WD, which hit the region yesterday will remain active till Tuesday.
“Under the influence of this system, moderate to heavy rain or snow is expected at widespread places of Jammu, Kashmir and moderate snowfall in Ladakh, mainly Kargil district,” he said.
He said higher reaches of Kashmir and Jammu most likely to receive moderate to heavy rain or snow.
