Several parts of north India receive snowfall and rainfall

Several parts of north India, including Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, received fresh snowfall and rainfall, suspending vehicular movement.

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Several higher reaches of Kashmir, including tourist resorts like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam, received fresh snowfall, while the plans were lashed by the rains.

Traffic on the 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country, was suspended Thursday evening due to slippery conditions owing to snowfall in Banihal sector, officials said.

The helicopter and ropeway service at the Vaishno Devi shrine remained suspended.

The weather department said while the weather is likely to remain cloudy from February 21-23, light rain or snow is possible at scattered places on February 24-25, and light to moderate rain or snow at many places is likely on February 26-28.