The mountainous parts of central Kashmir near Sonamarg resort, and also Drass in Ladakh region, received a rare snowfall during the heart of the summer season on Sunday.
The officials said the upper reaches of Sonamarg and Drass received snowfall of one and a half inches during the early morning hours.
“Higher regions of Sonamarg and Drass have received fresh snowfall but the weather is normal now,” said Mukhtar Ahmed, Deputy Director of the Meteorological Department.
The official said parts of Kashmir had also received snowfall in June, the beginning of the summer season in the region.