Fresh snowfall in Jammu’s higher reaches; rains bring relief from long dry spell in plains

JAMMU: (Jan 23) Moderate to heavy snowfall was experienced in the high altitude areas across Jammu region, leading to the suspension of traffic on key roads, including Jammu-Srinagar national highway, and closure of schools in the hilly districts on Friday, officials said.

The Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills also witnessed the first snowfall of the season, forcing the authorities to suspend the yatra, while moderate rains lashed the plains, including Jammu city, bringing an end to a dry spell that had lasted for over two months.

As predicted by the meteorological department, it started snowing in the high altitude areas late Thursday evening, while intermittent rains lashed the plains, including Jammu city throughout the night, the officials said.

Source: PTI News

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