India, Oct. 6 -- Fresh snowfall was recorded in the higher reaches of Kashmir, while the plains received rains on Monday bringing the day temperature down significantly.

The meteorological centre in Srinagar said that the higher reaches of the Valley, including Gulmarg, Sinthan Top, Sadhna Pass and Razdan Top, received snowfall, some for the first time this season. Affarwat in Gulmarg received the season's first snowfall on Friday.

The weatherman has forecast widespread rain in the plains and snowfall in the higher reaches till Tuesday. "Light snowfall is going on in the mountains in Gulmarg, Sinthan Top and Zoji La, while there has been light to moderate rain in the plains," said local MeT director Mukhtar Ahmad.

The day temperature i...