TheplainsandupperreachesofIndian-controlledKashmirwitnessedheavyrainsandsnowfallTuesday,Meteorologicaldepartmentofficialssaid.TherainfallandsnowstartedMondayand
Authorities Tuesday relaxed curfew in most parts of Indian-controlled Kashmir including Srinagar city, the summer capital after 17 days of strict restrictions.
The Eid- ul-Adha festival passed off as low key affair Monday in Indian- controlled Kashmir, as there were no celebrations in wake of the last month's devastating floods.
Nearly 200 people died in flood in Indian-controlled Kashmir while over 400,000 are being trapped by water in the area which came under the worst deluge in 60 years since last week, said officials.
Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir have beefed up security apparatus and sounded caution Thursday, two days ahead of Indian Republic day.