A spell of snowfall, very rare for the month of May, on Monday triggered a cold wave and resulted in closure of highways connecting the Kashmir Valley with the outside world. The erratic weather has also negatively impacted the horticulture sector of the Valley.
Snowfall was recorded in tourist destinations of Gulmarg and Sonamarg, besides the upper reaches of the Valley. Fresh snowfall also accumulated on the Mughal Road, connecting Shopian district with Poonch district.