Srinagar, March 3 -- The Kashmir Valley experienced a drop in temperature after recent rainfall, contributing to the winter chill. The temperature recorded was five degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, IMD issued an orange alert, forecasting thunderstorms with lightning and heavy rainfall likely over the Jammu region and Himachal Pradesh, along with hail predictions for Punjab.

Tourists visiting the valley are experiencing the changing weather conditions, with many relishing the snowfall in popular destinations like Gulmarg.

Speaking to ANI, tourist Akshay, who hails from Mumbai, shared his experience. "It is quite cold now. Compared to yesterday, when the weather was a bit clear, today started with rainfall, making it even colder. We were luck...