Photos: First Snowfall of the Season in Kashmir, 'Earth's Heaven' covered with white sheets - first snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Boost expected

Updated: Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:20 am (IST) The first snowfall of the weather was done in Jammu and Kashmir, causing the mountain to turn white. The meteorological center predicted snowfall in the next three days and snowfall in areas at high height. There is a possibility of snowfall in Sonamarg and Gurez Valley after snowfall in Gulmarg. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah instructed the administration to be ready to deal with unfavorable conditions. Sejana’s first snowfall, Photo Source in Kashmir: Jagran journalist- Sahil Mir Digital Desk, Srinagar. The first snowfall of the season is done in Jammu and Kashmir. The mountains of Kashmir began to be white at the time when the snow began to fall out of the sky. In this way, it is speculated that the winter will start in Kashmir at the end of October. The meteorological center predicted widespread rain in the plains and snowfall within the next three days. Remove ad, just read the news, under its influence, a Western disorder is likely to come from the evening from October 4 to 7. After the snowfall in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Gurez Valley and other high areas are expected to have the first heavy snowfall of the weather. During 5, 6 and 7 October, medium to heavy rains are expected in the plains of Jammu and Kashmir. Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to increase after snowfall. Jammu and Kashmir’s chief minister, Omar Abdullah, on Friday ordered the administration to be ready to deal with unfavorable conditions in light of the possibility of rain and snowfall. A government spokesman said the chief minister was a chairman of a highlight of the civil secretariat here to review the preparations of various departments in light of the meteorological advice issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD predicted that an active Western disorder could affect Jammu and Kashmir from October 4, which could cause rain and snowfall in many areas. The spokeswoman said Abdullah emphasized that all departments involved must be fully prepared to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential services, reduce possible damage to fruit crops and to keep all major roads and highways during meteorological disorders. Omar Abdullah instructed the agricultural and horticultural divisions to issue timely advice to farmers and gardeners and to transport the fruit to the terminal markets, especially during the extreme season of harvest. (With the news agency PTI, Photobron: Jagran journalist- Sahil Mir)