India, Jan. 23 -- The snowline dropped below 1,000 metres in parts of north Kashmir on Thursday, triggering an unusual spell of snowfall in areas that rarely experience it, independent weather observer Faizan Arif said.
In Karnah Valley of Kupwara district, snowfall was recorded in the Seemari Teetwal belt at elevations between 1,000 and 1,200 metres. The area saw over two inches of snow, marking the first such accumulation since 2005. Even a one inch snowfall is considered rare in this belt due to relatively warmer conditions.
Snow was also reported from Doda town at an elevation of around 1,400 metres, while Poonch town received three to four inches of snow.
In contrast, several higher elevation areas of south and central Kashmir, incl...