While Rest Of India Is Burning At High Temperature, Kashmir Is Blessed With Snowfall In June

Most parts of central and northern India are still in the grip of an unprecedented heat wave but the scenes in Jammu and Kashmir is totally different. The Kashmir valley is experiencing an unprecedented snowfall in June!?

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On Wednesday, fresh snowfall was reported from Baltal and Sonamarg hill stations, Zojila Pass and Drass town of Kargil district.

Following the snowfall the 434-km long Srinagar-Leh highway, connecting the Ladakh region with Kashmir valley was temporarily closed for vehicular traffic. Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on the highway.

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Meanwhile, heavy rains have been reported from many other areas inundating low-lying areas.

The tributaries of Jhelum river has reported a rise in their water levels due to the heavy rains.

According to reports, two women from Bandipora district were killed in a rain-related mishap while four others were injured.

Traffic on the national highway, connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the country, was suspended today following fresh landslides triggered by heavy rain, a traffic police official said