Kashmir's Fresh Snowfall Brings Respite Amid Precipitation Deficit

Kashmir experienced fresh snowfall and rains, providing much-needed relief amid a significant precipitation deficit. The tourist town of Gulmarg saw snowfall, while Srinagar and other plains had rain. The forecast predicts more wet weather in the next 96 hours, raising hopes of addressing the rainfall shortage.

Kashmir's higher regions were blanketed in fresh snowfall, while torrential rains provided relief to the plains on Tuesday, according to officials.

Gulmarg, a renowned tourist destination, and nearby areas reported fresh snow, adding to the wintry landscape, while rain lowered temperatures across the valley, including in Srinagar.

The Meteorological Department has forecast a continuing wet spell over the next 96 hours, with heavy precipitation expected, offering hope for deficit reduction amid an unusually dry winter.