Chillai Kalan: Fresh snowfall in upper reaches of Kashmir, Ladakh; light rains expected in Jammu tonight

The 40-day-long harshest period of winter, Chillai Kalan is ongoing in the Kashmir valley.

Srinagar: As predicted by the Meteorological Department, the upper reaches and hill stations of Kashmir and Ladakh received fresh snowfall. Some parts of Jammu are likely to witness light rains on Thursday (December 23) night.

The 40-day-long harshest period of winter, Chillai Kalan is ongoing in the Kashmir valley.

About 4 inches of snowfall accumulated in Tangmarg and 6 inches in world-famous ski resort Gulmarg. North Kashmir upper reaches Razdan top, Sadna top, Gurez and Z Gali witnessed 1-2 inches of snowfall prompting authorities to shut Bandipora-Gurez road.