Sonmarg, other upper reaches receive fresh snowfall

SRINAGAR: World famous health resort of Sonmarg, Apharwat peak at ski resort of Gulmarg and other upper reaches in Kashmir valley received fresh snowfall while weather remained cloudy in the plains on Sunday, resulting in dip in the maximum temperature.
A Met department spokesperson said that isolated light rain and thundershowers would occur in south Kashmir while snow would occur at upper reaches in central and north Kashmir during the next 24 hours under the influence of a Western Disturbance, which is active in the region.
However, he said the weather will turn dry from Monday onwards, resulting in some improvement in the day temperature though mercury during the night is expected to plunge. (AGENCIES)