Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing heavy snowfall, leaving regions like Srinagar, Doda, Anantnag, and Gund blanketed in snow. The weather has not only transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland but also showcased the famed Kashmiri hospitality as locals stepped up to help stranded tourists.

As intense cold wave-like conditions prevail across Kashmir, Srinagar received season’s first snowfall on Friday. It recorded -7.3°C on Thursday night, the MeT department said.

To expedite the resumption of services, a WDM locomotive equipped with a snow cutter has been deployed to clear the tracks. The locomotive will run along the affected stretch to ensure the tracks are fit for train movement,

The Chinar Warriors of the Indian Army evacuated 68 civilians and assisted 137 tourists stranded in Gulmarg due to heavy snowfall. They also rescued a pregnant woman in Kulgam and provided emergency medical assistance.

Following heavy snowfall, CM Omar Abdullah noted traffic backups in Anantnag. The Chinar Corps successfully rescued 68 stranded tourists in Gulmarg, offering hot meals and shelter to a total of 137 in