Heavy Snowfall In Kashmir Affects Connectivity, Flights Delayed Due To Low Visibility. IN PICS

Kashmir is currently in the grip of 'Chillai Kalan,' a 40-day period with the highest and most frequent chances of snowfall. Chillai Kalan runs from December 21 to January 30.

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir

Fresh snowfall in most parts of Kashmir reduced visibility to 500 metres on Wednesday, disrupting air traffic to and from the Valley. (Image Source: PTI)

Most of Kashmir received light to moderate snowfall, while the higher reaches received heavy snowfall. The weather service predicts that the intensity of the precipitation will decrease throughout the day. (Image Source: PTI)

All flights at Srinagar International Airport were delayed. Although there was little snow at the airport, officials said that low visibility (down to 500 metres) hampered flight operations. (Image Source: PTI)

They added that flight operations will begin once visibility improves to at least 1,000 metres. Meanwhile, minimum temperatures in the Valley rose. (Image Source: Twitter/@SeedOfTopology)

The temperature in Srinagar fell to zero degrees Celsius, up from minus 2.3 degrees Celsius. Officials reported a low of minus 0.2 degrees Celsius in Qazigund, the gateway to the Kashmir Valley. (Image Source: Twitter/@SeedOfTopology)

According to the traffic department, there were some incidents of people shooting stones in the rain along the Srinagar-Jammu national highway, but traffic was still moving. (Image Source: Twitter/@SeedOfTopology)

Kashmir is currently in the grip of 'Chillai Kalan,' a 40-day period with the highest and most frequent chances of snowfall. Chillai Kalan runs from December 21 to January 30. The cold wave continues, with the 20-day 'Chillai Khurd' and 10-day 'Chillai Bachha' following it. (Image Source: PTI)