Considered to be among the most beautiful places on Earth, Jammu and Kashmir is well-known for its gorgeous vistas and verdant valleys. It's a place that's covered in pure snow in the winter.

India: Train travels through Jammu and Kashmir covered in snow; Indian Railways posts captivating footage

Kashmir Valley received fresh snowfall over the higher reaches early today morning leading to the closure of major National Highways. The National Highway that connects Srinagar to Jammu has been closed after mudslides, and shooting stones in the Ramban area.

India: Major national highways closed in Kashmir valley due to fresh snowfall

The Kashmir Valley and regions of Ladakh witnessed a fresh spell of snowfall in the higher reaches today, while the plains faced an onslaught of heavy rains. The temperature across the Valley has dropped significantly due to the weather change.

Higher reaches of Kashmir and Ladakh receive fresh snowfall; valley witnesses drop in temperature

The Kashmir valley witnessed fresh snowfall on Monday, following which major national highways were closed for vehicular movement. Among the highways shut down for traffic are Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, Srinagar-Leh National Highway, Srinagar-Gurez road and Mughal Road.

Fresh snowfall across Kashmir region, several national highways closed

Temperatures dropped below zero degrees Celsius in India’s Jammu and Kashmir union territory, with Srinagar city recording the lowest temperature of the season at minus 1.

Cold wave grips Kashmir, sub-zero temperature recorded across valley

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