Chillai Kalan Begins in Kashmir: Rain in Srinagar, Snowfall in Upper Reaches

In this special report, India Today's Bureau Chief Ashraf Wani reports from Srinagar on the onset of 'Chillai Kalan', the harshest 40-day winter period in the Kashmir Valley. Commencing on December 21, this period is known for intense cold and heavy snowfall. Wani highlights that the 'weather scenario has changed' on the first day, with rains in Srinagar and snow in the upper reaches. Cameraman Tariq Lone captures the visuals as the valley braces for the freezing temperatures that will last until January 31.