Srinagar, March 30 -- Fresh snowfall in many areas of the higher reaches of Kashmir has led to the closure of two national highways, while rains lashed the plains of the valley, the meteorological department said on Sunday.

Under the influence of a western disturbance, the higher reaches, including Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Yousmarg, Gurez, Razdan Top, and Sonamarg-Zojila Axis, received light to moderate snowfall overnight, officials said.

The fresh snowfall led to the closure of the Srinagar-Leh national Highway and the Bandipora-Gurez road.

The plains of the valley, including Srinagar city, were lashed by moderate widespread rains, which were intermittent at several places, they said.

According to the Met, the overcast conditions led to a ...