India, Oct. 23 -- The higher reaches of Pir Ki Gali along the historic Mughal Road experienced fresh snowfall on Friday evening, marking the first snowfall of the season in the area and bringing down temperatures, officials said.

Light snowfall was recorded at Pir Ki Gali and adjoining upper reaches, they said.

Despite the snowfall, the Mughal Road, which connects the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri with Shopian in south Kashmir, remains open for traffic, officials said.

The snowfall has led to a considerable drop in temperatures across Poonch district, with cold conditions prevailing in the higher reaches. Residents have started wearing warm clothes as the chill intensifies.

Officials said they are closely monitoring the weather...