Early Times Report
Srinagar, May 30: Upper reaches, including Affarwat, the highest skiing point connected with Cable Car with Gulmarg base experienced fresh snowfall while plains, including summer capital, Srinagar, were lashed by rain.
Sun was playing hide and seek again today due to which the maximum temperature remained below normal while the minimum witnessed surge, barring Kargil where it remained unchanged at 2.
A Met department spokesman said here this afternoon that there could be isolated rain or thundershowers in the Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours.
During the subsequent two days there is possibility of light rain or thundershowers in the state. Affarwat and other heights in Gulmarg sector received fresh snowfall yesterday, a hotel owner told over phone.
However, there was rain at Kongdori and Gulmarg, the world famous ski resort in north Kashmir, he said, adding tourists were delighted to see snowfall at Affarwat.
The spokesman said the minimum temperature however, witnessed more than a notch increase at Gulmarg where against yesterday's 4.
Fresh snowfall was also received at Sheshnag, Mahaguns, Pisso top and Panjterni on traditional Pahalgam track to holy Amarnath cave shrine where the annual yatra will commence from July 2. Plains, including summer capital, Srinagar, were lashed by moderate to heavy rains during the past 24 hours.
The maximum temperature remained below normal in the valley while the night temperature witnessed an increase, he said. |
