IN PHOTOS: Kashmir blanketed in snow, see breathtaking winter canvas

Jammu and Kashmir transforms into a mesmerising winter wonderland as severe cold wave, fresh snowfall grip the region, casting a pristine white blanket in several areas. (Pics and text/PTI, AFP)

Updated On: 2024-12-31 02:39 PM IST

Compiled by : Jyoti Shukla

Pics/PTI, AFP

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah took to X and shared some scenic images of the region. (Pic/ X @OmarAbdullah)

The CM captioned the post with a simple ‘Winter’ (Pic/ X @OmarAbdullah)

With the recent snowfall & more expected in the next few days the winter tourist/ski season is finally beginning, said Abdullah on X. (Pic/ X @OmarAbdullah)

According to IMD, from December 4, a stronger western disturbance is likely to impact the plains of Jammu and Kashmir which may cause heavy snowfall in the region. (Pic/ X @OmarAbdullah)

View of the Patnitop hill station after fresh snowfall, in Udhampur district, Jammu & Kashmir. (Pic/ PTI)

Normal life was thrown out of gear in Kashmir as most areas of the valley received snowfall. (Pic/ PTI)

View of an area after fresh snowfall, in Doda district. (Pic/ PTI)

A man walks through a snow covered path after snowfall, in Srinagar. (Pic/ PTI)

A man rows a boat on the icy water of Dal Lake after snowfall, in Srinagar. (Pic/ PTI)

View of a snow-cover area after fresh snowfall, at Gandoh in Doda district. (Pic/ PTI)

People cross a snow-covered bridge after the season's first snowfall, in Srinagar. (Pic/ PTI)

A man removes snow on the banks of river Jhelum after winter's first snowfall in Srinagar. (Pic/ AFP)

Tourists enjoy after fresh snowfall, at Patnitop hill station in Udhampur district. (Pic/ PTI)

A man clears snow atop a houseboat after the season's first snowfall, in Srinagar. (Pic/ PTI)

Visitors at the Nishat Garden near the Dal Lake after the season's first snowfall. (Pic/ PTI)

Tourists enjoy after fresh snowfall, at Patnitop hill station in Udhampur district, Jammu & Kashmir. (Pic/ PTI)

Visitors at a snow-covered park in Srinagar. (Pic/ PTI)

Tourists enjoy after fresh snowfall, at Patnitop hill station, Jammu & Kashmir. (Pic/ PTI)

A family walks through a snow-covered road near the Jhelum River after winter's first snowfall. (Pic/ AFP)

A man speaking on his mobile phone walks along the shores of forzen Dal Lake after winter's first snowfall in Srinagar. (Pic/ AFP)

Several areas in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall such as the Patnitop hill station, Udhampur district. (Pic/ PTI)

People walk along a road after winter's first snowfall in Srinagar. (Pic/ AFP)

People walk through a snow-covered road after winter's first snowfall in Srinagar. (Pic/ AFP)

A woman holding an umbrella uses her mobile phone during winter's first snowfall in Srinagar. (Pic/ AFP)

Tourists enjoy after a fresh spell of snowfall, at Bani in Kathua district. (Pic/ PTI)

Snow clearance operation underway at Mughal Road, which connects twin districts Rajouri and Poonch with Kashmir valley. (Pic/ PTI)

Children enjoy after heavy snowfall, on the outskirts of Srinagar. (Pic/ PTI)

‘Shikaras’ are seen parked at the Dal Lake after the season's first snowfall, in Srinagar. (Pic/ PTI)

Tourists enjoy after fresh snowfall in Udhampur district, Jammu & Kashmir. (Pic/ PTI)

Women carry utensils to fetch water as the area faces water shortage after heavy snowfall, on the outskirts of Srinagar. (Pic/ PTI)

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