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Summer Snow Blankets Jammu & Kashmir's Zojila Pass
26 May
Summary
- Fresh snowfall covered Minamarg and the Zojila Pass in Jammu and Kashmir.
- This rare event provided a temporary respite from heatwave conditions in north India.
- Traffic flow was briefly affected on the vital Srinagar-Leh highway near Zojila.
In a surprising weather turn, fresh snowfall has covered higher elevations of Jammu and Kashmir, including the strategic Zojila Pass and Minamarg, transforming the landscape into a winter scene. This unseasonal snowfall occurred as many other parts of North India continue to battle severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 47°C in the plains.
The snow showers brought a welcome, albeit temporary, relief to Kashmir and surrounding hilly areas, significantly lowering temperatures. While plains sweltered, regions like Sonamarg and Drass experienced cooler breezes and intermittent rain. This phenomenon provided a stark contrast to the typical summer weather expected at this time.
The meteorological department indicated the possibility of further cloudy conditions and intermittent rain in the coming days. The rare summer snowfall has attracted tourists to areas like Sonamarg, who are capturing and sharing stunning visuals of the snow-clad peaks, adding an unexpected thrill for visitors heading to the Kashmir and Ladakh valleys.
