Much-awaited snowfall brings cheer to Kashmir

Vehicular movement on the Srinagar-Jammu highway stopped The Kashmir Valley on Thursday witnessed the season’s first significant snowfall both in the plains as well as the upper reaches, forcing a closure of the only surface link Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The snowfall, which started in the morning in parts of the Valley and in the afternoon in Srinagar, came as a relief to the State as an unusually dry spell hit winter tourism and depleted glaciers that serve as a source of drinking water. Jubilant residents were seen posting selfies and…

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