Shimla receives season’s first snowfall, Kashmir shivers under sub-zero temperature; see spectacular photos

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The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand received a fresh bout of snow today, while sporadic rains exacerbated cold conditions in the plains. According to agriculture experts, light rain is considered good for crops at this stage. The cold wave intensified further in Jammu and Kashmir as the gap between the maximum and minimum temperatures narrowed down both in Jammu and Srinagar city. Fog caused travel disruptions in some parts of the plains, where temperatures dipped due to overcast skies. Let us take a look at images of snowfall from Shimla and Kashmir valley:

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The capital of Himachal Pradesh, its surrounding areas and parts of Sirmaur, Solan and, Lahaul and Spiti received snowfall, while mid and lowers hills witnessed scattered rains, breaking the seven-week-long dry spell in the state. (Image: Indian Express Photo)

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Higher reaches of the state including Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur and Kullu districts received a fresh spell of snowfall on Thursday. (Representational Image)

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Kufri, Chail, Fagu and Narkanda received moderate snowfall while Churdhar ranges in Sirmaur, Chansel Pass and Nankhari area of Rampur were experiencing intermittent snowfall. (Image: Indian Express Photo)

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Nohra Dhar, Gatta Dhar, Bathau Dhar and Banali Dharare recorded 6 cm to 8 cm of snow, the MeT department said. (PTI Photo)

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After the snowfall yesterday, snow covered mountains appearing far from the Shimla and the sun light reaches the mountains and the snow shining like the silver in the pleasant weather, Shimla on Thursday. (Image: Indian Express Photo)

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Rains and snowfall has brought cheers to farmers, apple growers and hoteliers. (Image: Indian Express Photo)

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People seen enjoying snowfall at Ridge in Shimla. (PTI Photo)

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A woman walks covered with snow trees at Tangmarg in North Kashmir's Baramulla district. (Image: Indian Express Photo)

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As news of the snowfall spread, tourists flocked to Shimla, known for the imperial grandeur of its buildings that were once institutions of power when the town served as the summer capital of British India. (PTI Photo)

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The minimum temperature was minus 5.9 in Pahalgam and minus 8 in Gulmarg. (Image: Indian Express Photo)

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The Trikuta Hills housing the holy Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Reasi district received the season's first snowfall. (Image: Indian Express Photo)