Fresh Snowfall in Kashmir Update (Jan 26-27, 2026)

Kashmir Turns White (Jan 26-27)

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Heavy Snow Covers Roads & Towns

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Snow Accumulation

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Snowfall in Srinagar

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Travel Impact

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