BRO carries out snow clearing operation at Zojila Pass after heavy snowfall

Weather improves after snowfall in Kashmir; temp drops as Sonamarg records minus 5.3°C

18/11/2024

SRINAGAR, Nov 17: The Picturesque Sonamarg, with a chilly -5.3°C, Gulmarg at -1.8°C, and Pahalgam at -2.0°C, recorded their season's lowest temperatures on Sunday, following fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of the Kashmir valley on Saturday.
The tourist destinations of Sonamarg in Ganderbal, Gulmarg in Baramulla, and Pahalgam in Anantnag, along with other higher reaches of the Kashmir valley, received snowfall while the plains were lashed by rains on Saturday, resulting in the dip in temperatures.
The minimum temperature during the intervening nights of Saturday and Sunday at Sonamarg was recorded at -5.3°C, Gulmarg at -1.8°C, and Pahalgam at 2.0°C, the first lowest during this season.
However, the night temperature in other weather stations of the Kashmir valley was recorded at 0 to 4°C above normal.
The fresh snowfall brings much cheer to the faces of the tourists staying at the tourist destinations.
The day temperature in all the weather stations of the Kashmir valley also dropped by 2-9 °C on the previous day.
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded the maximum temperature at 12.2°C on Saturday, and it was 3.7°C below normal.
The weather improved on Sunday, and the sun appeared in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir valley and is likely to remain dry till November 23, the MeT office said.
The MeT office predicted that another wet spell is likely to occur on November 24 with the possibility of light rain and light snow over higher reaches and at scattered places of Kashmir and isolated places of Jammu division.
Thereafter, the weather is very likely to remain generally dry till November 30, it said.
Meanwhile, The Border Roads Organization (BRO) carried out a snow clearance operation at Zojila Pass on Sunday following heavy snowfall to restore access and ensure safe travel in the region.
Visuals showed a BRO truck carrying out snow-clearing operations at Zojila Pass, following yesterday's snowfall.
Earlier on Saturday, the Machil sector in Kupwara district received fresh snowfall, further enhancing the picturesque beauty of the region.
The snowfall amplified the scenic charm of this remote area, attracting tourists to its stunning landscapes. The trees, laden with snow, appear as if sculpted by nature, gracefully bending under the weight of the snow.
The crisp and fresh air in the mountains and valleys took on a majestic aura, while frozen rivers and streams added to the serene stillness of the scene.
The upper reaches of Bandipora, including border areas of Gurez, Tulail and Kanzalwan were also covered under a white sheet of snow as snowfall continued in the region.
The snow formed a white blanket over cars, and trucks, camouflaged in the wintry scene.
The charm of a snow-covered region lies not only in its visual appeal but also in the tranquil atmosphere it creates, offering a sense of solitude, wonder, and the timeless beauty of nature.

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