Srinagar, 12 Feb: Breaking the long dry spell, rain lashed the plains of Jammu and Kashmiron Monday while moderate to heavy snowfall has been reported from the higher reaches.
The winter chill returned on Morning after parts of Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall.
The strategic Srinagar-Jammu highway has been closed due to slippery conditions and landslides, official sources said. They added that no vehicular traffic will be allowed on the highway due to continuous snowfall.
Reports have come from all parts of the valley including Srinagar.