SRINAGAR : Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, turned white again due to fresh snowfall early this morning though the level of chill has eased.
Meanwhile, this January so far recorded highest snowfall during the past one decade and is heading to break the record of about 30 years, Director Meteorological department Sonam Lotus said here this morning.
Roof and tree tops besides roads and open fields had turned white again as people woke up this morning in Srinagar and adjoining areas.
There was however, still snow on majority roof tops besides on both sides of roads, including Srinagar-Airport road.
People were driving their vehicles in a very low speed due to slippery road conditions due to fresh snowfall.
A number of passenger vehicles were seen plying on different routes. However, students were seen going to their coaching and tuition centres since early this morning despite snowfall.
Though snowfall stopped but there is a forecast for about half a feet of more snowfall today.
Mr Lotus said “Srinagar recorded highest snowfall in January after a decade. We expect that this time it may break the record of about three decades. There could be heavy snowfall during the next four days, particularly between January 25 and 26.” (AGENCIES)
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