In Pics: Fresh Snow Blankets Srinagar On Last Day Of Chilla-i-Kalan. Road, Air Traffic Affected

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir on the last day of Chilla-i-Kalan affected life in the region as it snapped Valley's connection with the rest of the country. Image Source: PTI

The snowfall affected road and air traffic as moderate to heavy snowfall was recorded in the plains of Kashmir, while the higher reaches experienced heavy to very heavy falls. Image Source: PTI

According to officials, Srinagar received about seven inches of fresh snowfall, Gulmarg more than a feet, Pahalgam nine inches, Gurez 1.5 feet and the plains of Kupwara district around four inches. Image Source: PTI

The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was closed for traffic and train services on the Baramulla-Banihal route were suspended due to accumulation of snow on the tracks. Image Source: PTI

The meteorological department predicted heavy snowfall, and rains with thunderstorm in the plains of Jammu, over the next 12 hours. Meanwhile, the minimum temperature improved across the Valley but stayed below the freezing point. Image Source: PTI