Srinagar, March 18 -- Fresh spells of rain lashed Kashmir while a few higher reaches received snowfall, as back-to-back western disturbances are set to impact the region till March 20, the Meteorological Department said.
Moderate to widespread rainfall on Wednesday led to a sharp dip in day temperatures, with Srinagar recording 8.4degC-over 7 degrees below normal.
The sudden chill marks a stark contrast to conditions just two weeks ago, when the city witnessed unusually high daytime temperatures nearing 25degC, around 11.7degC above normal. The famous resort of Gulmarg had also recorded an unprecedented 17.2degC in the first week of March, close to its all-time high of 18degC.
Wednesday's weather reversal caught many residents off guard,...