India, April 3 -- Fresh snowfall was recorded in several higher reaches of Kashmir on Friday, while widespread rain lashed the plains, signalling a spell of unstable weather across the Valley.

Officials said areas along the Mughal Road in south Kashmir and Sadhna Top in north Kashmir received fresh snowfall. Meanwhile, Srinagar and other plain areas witnessed steady rainfall, which continued in many places till late evening.

The weather shift is attributed to a strong western disturbance affecting Jammu and Kashmir, bringing widespread precipitation across the region.

According to the India Meteorological Department (MeT), the current system is expected to remain active till the evening of April 4, with weather conditions likely to sta...