Scores of people thronged Srinagar's historic Jamia mosque praying for snow to touch the barren grounds of what would have been proudly proclaimed to be a "winter wonderland" in a normal winter season in Kashmir.Chillai Kalan is the .
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Snowfall is key to water supply and the economy, which is dependent on agriculture. That apart, snow is part of Kashmir’s identity, culture and lifestyle.
Srinagar: The night temperature improved across Kashmir on Saturday although it still remained below the freezing point.
The weather department has predicted occasional light snowfall during January 26-31, which is likely to end the prolonged dry spell in Kashmir.
The 40-day long period of harsh winter cold known as the ‘Chillai Kalan’ is ending in the next 10 days and so far,