Srinagar: Sonamarg health resort and its adjoining areas in central Kashmir Wednesday received fresh snowfall.

Reports said that snowfall was witnessed at Baltal, Zojila and Sonamrag areas Tuesday night and continued till Wednesday morning.

“More than one inch of snow has accumulated in Drass area on the Srinagar-Leh highway.

The officials said that fresh snowfall has led to a cold wave in the area.

Meanwhile, Director Meteorology Kashmir Sonam Lotus said that widespread rain and snow (in Drass, Kargil, Zojila, Zanskar) was reported till late night on Tuesday. 

He said that the weather is improving gradually.  “Overall improvement shall be witnessed from this afternoon.”