Video captures heavy snowfall in Kashmir as the rest of the country sweats amidst scorching heatwave

As the majority of the country copes with soaring temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, Kashmir witnesses heavy snowfall. A recent video showcasing snowfall in the Tulail area of Bandipora district offers a stark contrast to the sweltering heat experienced by most of the nation.

Meteorological Centre Srinagar shared a cheeky weather update, almost teasing the rest of the country with its forecast for the region. According to their latest post, Kashmir is expected to experience intermittent light rain and snow until the afternoon of April 15th, with conditions set to improve thereafter. The forecast for April 16th and 17th predicts light rain at a few places, while the 18th to 19th will see light to moderate rain and snow across many areas from the evening of the 18th to the evening of the 19th. The period from April 20th to 25th is anticipated to be mainly dry.

Most of the countrymen, sweltering under an intense heatwave, can only find solace in the fact that somewhere in the same country, it is snowing! This the beauty of India, this is the magnitude of Bharat!

While most of the country faces a brutal heatwave with temperatures soaring above 40°C, Tulail in Bandipora, Kashmir, enjoys a fresh spell of light snowfall. Check out this cool contrast in our latest video! ❄️🌞 #WeatherContrast #KashmirSnow pic.twitter.com/es7c7uvWl7

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This unexpected snowfall not only brings relief to the residents of Kashmir but also envies those suffering from the heat in other parts of the country. The captivating visuals from the video display a serene white landscape, a rare sight for April and a gentle reminder of Kashmir’s unpredictable weather patterns.

While many are finding ways to escape the heat, the fresh snowfall in Kashmir has become a visual and climatic delight, highlighting the diverse and dramatic weather extremes of India.