November 30, 2023 1:37 PM

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Ski resort of Gulmarg in Kashmir Valley snowfall reported

Amid weather change in Kashmir Valley, a fresh snowfall has been reported from the Ski resort of Gulmarg bringing cheers on the faces of tourists and local Tourism stakeholders. Gulmarg is known world over as an attractive Ski destination hosting a large number of Ski players across the world every winter.<br />''<br />'' According to our Baramulla Correspondent Kausar Salaam, nearly two inches of fresh snow has been recorded since this morning. <br />''<br />''The early snowfall has generated huge expectations of a great Winter Tourism ahead with many gearing up to finalise the arrangements before different ski events begin next month. Various Tourism stakeholders at Gulmarg said that the early snowfall would help in a great way for the Winter Tourism in Kashmir, with Gulmarg expected to be the greatest beneficiary in terms of tourist footfall. <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In Jammu and Kashmir, the historic Mughal road, connecting Kashmir Valley with Jammu division, has been closed for vehicular traffic following fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of the region today. The alternate national highway which connects the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu division with the Shopian district in Kashmir valley has been closed amid fresh snowfall in the high altitude areas of the region last night. The Mughal road has been blocked due to heavy snowfall in high-altitude areas between Poshana and Pir ki Gali area, and no vehicle is being allowed to move towards the Valley from Poonch and Rajouri till the weather clears up. Most of the hills in various districts in the Jammu region also received fresh snowfall while the rains lashed Jammu city. High-altitude areas of Jammu region, particularly Kishtwar, Doda, Ramban, Reasi, Poonch, Rajouri and Kathua district, witnessed snowfall. Rains lashed Jammu city since last evening, intensifying the cold. The three-week dry spell in Kashmir valley ended today with snowfall in the higher reaches and rains in the plains.</span><br />

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