Winter Accelerates After Snowfall – The effect of snowfall in the mountains has started to be felt in the plains as well. Cold has started increasing in the plains as well. After snowfall in the hilly areas of Kashmir on Saturday, the weather remained clear in entire Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. However, a sharp drop in the minimum temperature has been recorded. The minimum temperature in Sonamarg was recorded at minus 5.3 degrees. On the other hand, BRO has removed snow from Zojila Pass. The road has been opened for traffic.
According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will remain clear till November 22. During this time the sky will remain sunny. There is no possibility of rain or snowfall in any area. There is a possibility of change in the weather on the 23rd. Earlier, snowfall in Machhil sector of Kupwara on Saturday has further enhanced the picturesque beauty of the area. The snowfall has increased the natural charm of this remote area, attracting tourists to it. A white sheet of snow was also spread in the upper areas of Bandipora including the border areas of Gurez, Tulail and Kanjalwan.
Effect of fog till Shimla, trains running late – The effect of fog in the plains of the country has started showing up in Shimla. Due to fog, trains from the plains were delayed on Sunday morning. Due to this, four trains running from Kalka to Shimla were delayed by four hours. Due to this, tourists coming to Shimla on the weekend also had to face trouble. The effect of fog may remain in the plains for the next three days. This will also affect the operation of trains.
Snowflakes fell on the high peaks of Himachal including Rohtang Pass – The cold wave has started intensifying in Himachal Pradesh. Snowflakes fell on the high peaks including the 13,050 feet high Rohtang Pass on Sunday. Due to dry cold in Lahaul-Spiti and Kullu, the temperature has dropped considerably. Rivers, streams and waterfalls have started freezing. On the other hand, Meteorological Centre Shimla has issued a warning of dense fog in Mandi, Bilaspur and other plain areas of the state for four days.