Kashmir witnesses fresh spell of snowfall as Chillai-Kalan begins | Videos

Kashmir's higher reached received its first snowfall of the season heralding the first day of the 40 days of harsh winter cold, locally known as ‘Chillai Kalan’. In addition, due to the night-long cloud cover, night temperatures rose throughout the Valley.

The ski resort of Gulmarg and the Sonamarg hill station also received the season’s first snowfall today.

Meanwhile, rain lashed the plains of the Valley, and a nearly three-month-long dry spell was broken on Sunday as rain and snow washed down all the suspended particulate matter (SPM) from the air.