Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir, rains lash plains

Srinagar, Oct 13 (UNI) Several higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall while rains lashed the plains, including Srinagar, on Tuesday, as the Meteorological Department forecast widespread precipitation across Jammu and Kashmir till Thursday. Officials said under the influence of a Western Disturbance, fresh snowfall was reported from the tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, besides the Zojila axis. The plains, including Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, witnessed rainfall, which continued till the last reports came in. According to the Meteorological Department, fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected across Jammu and Kashmir over…