Tourists throng scenic Neelam Valley amid snowfall

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MIRPUR:

A heavy influx of tourists from various parts of the country thronged the scenic snow-clad Neelam Valley of Azad Jammu Kashmir on Sunday.

After over three months of dry weather, the higher reach-es of the picturesque valley lashed with the 3rd spell of the highest snowfall, bringing delight to residents and tourists.

Subordinate Graze Valley has disliked from central spots following heavy intermittent snowfall at the highest reaches of the snow-clad Neelam Valley, State Disaster Management Authority sources told APP.

Tourist hotspots in the picturesque, mountainous terrain of the picturesque valley witnessed varying degrees of medium to high-level snowfall.

The popular snow-clad resorts turned in the scenic valley turned into playgrounds for tourists from various parts of Pakistan and AJK, capturing memorable moments and ex-pressing joy by playing in the snow.

Meanwhile, forecast anticipates the possibility of light to moderate rain or snow in many places at both sides of the LoC in IIOJ&K state, with heavy snowfall expected in isolat-ed upper reaches of Indian Illegally occupied Kashmir Divi-sion, including districts such as Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandi-pora, Ganderbal, Shopian, Anantnag, and Kulgam, says a re-port reaching from across the line of control (LoC).

The residents of these high-altitude areas have been strictly advised to exercise caution and avoid venturing into ava-lanche-prone zones over the next 24 hours, according to AJKSDMA.

It recommends that people stay informed about the situa-tion and adhere to safety guidelines to mitigate the risk of potential avalanches in the snow-clad areas.