The upper reaches of Kashmir valley witnessed the first snowfall of the season. The weather department has predicted bad weather for a few days.
Tourism hopes revive after snowfall
Snowfall at hill stations like Gulmarg and Pahalgam are bringing the hope of revival of tourism in the area which has been severely hit for most of the year due to the corona virus pandemic.
Gulmarg is covered with a white blanket of snow and is already attracting visitors. “We are loving it here. It was the best decision to come to Kashmir at this time”, said a tourist from Mumbai.
Highways shut owing to bad weather
The Srinagar-Jammu highway has been shut down due to bad weather. There is a considerable dip in the temperature as well. The Mughal Road, an alternate link between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of the country, was also closed for vehicular traffic on Saturday following snowfall, officials told.
The road, connecting the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in the Jammu region with south Kashmir’s Shopian, was closed as a precautionary measure in view of snowfall in the high altitude Peer Ki Gali and adjoining areas, they said.
