Snowfall Disrupts Life In Jammu’s Higher Reaches; Rains Break Long Dry...

Key Highlights

• As predicted by the meteorological department, it started snowing in most high-altitude areas late Thursday evening, preceded by gusty winds, while intermittent rains lashed the plains, including Jammu city, throughout the night, officials said.
• Intermittent snowfall continued in the upper reaches of Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Udhampur and Kathua districts, officials said.
• Snowfall ranging from a few inches to over two feet accumulated in some areas.
• The higher reaches had recorded snowfall in the last week of December.
• The fresh precipitation brought relief to the people, especially farmers and tourism stakeholders, ending the dry-spell in the region.