SRINAGAR: The higher altitudes of the Kashmir Valley, including Bandipora’s Kilshay Top, received a fresh layer of snow on Tuesday, as forecasted by the Meteorological (MeT) Department.
Light snowfall was also reported across several hilly areas in North Kashmir, including the Gulmarg hills, prompting locals to bring out their winter attire as temperatures drop, local news agency KINS reported.
Dr Mukhtar Ahmad, Director of the MeT Department, said that cloudy weather is expected to persist, with chances of light snow and rain over the higher terrains in the North and Central Kashmir districts.
He added that this cloudy spell could continue from October 30 through November 7.
The MeT Department has issued an advisory urging farmers to prioritise crop harvesting, ensure safe storage of produce, and focus on essential farming operations. Additionally, morning mist and shallow fog are expected over Kashmir’s plains starting November 1.
