Kashmir welcomes season's first snowfall: Gulmarg, Pahalgam transform into winter havens

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    Season's first snowfall in Kashmir
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    Season's first snowfall in Kashmir

    Higher reaches of the Kashmir valley experienced light snowfall recently, while the plains saw light rain. Tourist hotspots like Sonamarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam received fresh snow, leaving mountain peaks draped in a thin white blanket.

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    Thrilled tourists in Gulmarg
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    Thrilled tourists in Gulmarg

    Tourists visiting Gulmarg expressed their excitement over witnessing snowfall. For some young visitors, it was their first time experiencing snow in person.

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    Temperature dips across valley
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    Temperature dips across valley

    Srinagar recorded a minimum temperature of 4.6°C on November 16, while Gulmarg and Pahalgam saw sub-zero temperatures at -0.5°C and -0.3°C, respectively.

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    Snow-covered Machil in Kupwara
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    Snow-covered Machil in Kupwara

    Kupwara's Machil area presented a picturesque snow-covered landscape following fresh snowfall in Jammu & Kashmir's Kupwara district.

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    Early chill in Kashmir
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    Early chill in Kashmir

    Kashmir valley is preparing for a harsh winter, with cold weather setting in earlier than usual this year.

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    Snowy views in Sonamarg
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    Snowy views in Sonamarg

    Fresh snowfall transformed Sonamarg into a winter wonderland, offering mesmerizing views of snow-covered areas across the town.

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    'Chillai Kalan' to begin soon
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    'Chillai Kalan' to begin soon

    The intense 40-day winter period, known as 'Chillai Kalan,' begins on December 21 and lasts until January 30. During this time, water bodies in the valley often freeze, disrupting water transport.

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