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Srinagar, Oct 13: As predicted by the Meteorological Department, the higher reaches of Kashmir received the season’s first snowfall on Monday, while rains lashed the plains leading to abrupt decrease in temperature.
Reports said that season’s first snow was reported at Zero Point in Sonamarg area of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.
Razdan Pass in Bandipora district and Afarwat heights in famous ski-resort Gulmarg also received fresh snowfall.
Meanwhile, rainfall lashed the plains of Kashmir, bringing mercury down.
Earlier, MeT had predicted light to moderate rain and snow in J&K till October 15, with no major weather activity expected till October 25.
