J&K, Ladakh turn into white wonderland after first snowfall; see pics

Parts of Kashmir and Ladakh received fresh snowfall, while the plains of the valley were lashed by heavy rains, leading to the early onset of winter-like conditions. They said moderate snowfall was witnessed in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Shopian and Gurez areas of the valley.

Parts of Kashmir and Ladakh received fresh snowfall while the plains of the valley were lashed by heavy rains, leading to early onset of winter-like conditions. Credit: Pallav Paliwal

Moderate snowfall was witnessed in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Shopian and Gurez areas of the valley. Credit: Pallav Paliwal

Minamarg and Drass, in the Union territory of Ladakh, also witnessed snowfall. Credit: Pallav Paliwal

Light snowfall has also been reported from some areas in Pulwama and Kulgam districts of J&K. Credit: Pallav Paliwal

Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has been going on in Srinagar city and other plains of the valley. Credit: Pallav Paliwal

Timely trimming of tree branches by the Power Development department has resulted in minimal disruption of electricity supply. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall has been going on in Srinagar city and other plains of the valley. Credit: Pallav Paliwal

The weatherman has forecast wet weather in the region for the next 24 hours. Credit: Pallav Paliwal