Srinagar, Nov. 14 -- Moderate to heavy overnight rains lashed most parts of Kashmir, while the higher reaches of the valley received snowfall, officials said on Friday.

Tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Sonamarg were among the places which received fresh snowfall during the night.

Snowfall was also reported in the upper areas of Gurez, and Kupwara, as well as along the Zojila Pass, and Mughal Road in south Kashmir's Shopian.

Authorities have started road clearance operations on various important road links to restore traffic movement, the officials said.

The plains of the valley, including Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital here, were lashed by moderate to heavy rains which continued till Friday morning.

The Meteorological Department sa...