Srinagar turns white; receives season's first snowfall

Srinagar, Dec 12 : Srinagar turned into white heaven on Tuesday after recording first snowfall of the season.
The summer capital has been recording rainfall since late Monday night after rain during the day, ending long dry spell.
Roof and treetops had turned white as people woke up in the city this morning. The open fields and parks besides roads were also under white blanket.
However, people, including children, were out to enjoy the snowfall which was going on at the time of filing of this report as the night temperature was above normal though day become cold since yesterday due to rain followed by snow.
Hills surrounding Srinagar had also turned white due to moderate snowfall since last evening.
A Met department spokesman said there could be moderate rain or snow in Srinagar during today.UNI