India, Jan. 25 -- While ending a prolonged dry spell, the season's first widespread snowfall across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday severely disrupted road, rail and air connectivity.

Snowfall was reported from almost all districts of Kashmir, parts of Jammu, and Ladakh, though accumulation varied significantly by region.

In central Kashmir, Budgam district witnessed some of the heaviest snowfall. Pakherpora received between 1.5 and 2 feet of snow, while Charar-i-Sharief recorded around 1.5 feet. Srinagar airport recorded 3 to 4 inches, though most parts of the city received only light snowfall.

South Kashmir bore the brunt of the intense spell. Shopian district reported 4 feet of snow in the plains, while higher reaches accumulated betwee...