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Srinagar: Continuous rainfall in the plains and moderate snowfall in the higher regions of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday ended a prolonged dry spell, significantly increasing water flow in rivers, streams, and springs.
This change has positively impacted thousands of residents in the Valley, as nearly all water sources have returned to normal levels. Notably, the historic Achabal spring in Anantnag district, which had completely dried up, has been naturally replenished, bringing relief to locals who rely on it for drinking water and irrigation for agriculture and horticulture.
Areas like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Zojila Pass, Gurez, Sinthan top, Peer Ki Gali, Razdan Pass, and other mountainous regions experienced snowfall, with reports indicating that Gulmarg received two to three feet of fresh snow. This development has reignited hopes for the ‘Khelo India 2025 winter sports’ event in Gulmarg, which had been postponed due to insufficient snowfall earlier this winter.
Previously, the lack of snowfall had left perennial water reservoirs in the higher reaches depleted, raising concerns about potential drought conditions in the Kashmir Valley during the summer months. However, the recent rain and snow over the past 24 hours have alleviated these concerns for local residents.
The minimum temperatures recorded were 5.1 degrees Celsius in Srinagar, minus 1.8 degrees in Gulmarg, and minus 1 degree in Pahalgam. In Jammu city, temperatures were higher, with readings of 17.2 degrees Celsius, 14.8 in Katra, 6.5 in Batote, 6 in Banihal, and 5.8 in Bhaderwah. The Meteorological (MeT) office has predicted more rain and snow in the region over the next 24 hours, with an expected improvement in weather conditions thereafter.
