Fresh snowfall in Upper reaches, rain lashes plains in Kashmir

Srinagar, Mar 1 : The upper reaches, including world famous ski resort of Gulmarg and health resort of Sonamarg, received fresh snowfall while rain lashes plains in Kashmir, including summer capital, Srinagar, where educational institutions reopened after more than two months winter vacation.
During night, the mercury remained above freezing point at majority of the places in the valley while day became chilly due to drop in the maximum temperature.
A Met department spokesperson told UNI this afternoon that light to moderate rain or snow could occur during the next 48 hours in Kashmir valley under the influence of a fresh Western Disturbance (WD), which is active in the region.