People row their boats in the waters of Dal Lake with the backdrop of snow-covered mountains after a snowfall in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

 People row their boats in the waters of Dal Lake with the backdrop of snow-covered mountains after a snowfall in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on December 30, 2024. On Friday, Srinagar witnesses the season's first snowfall after a prolonged dry spell, providing much-needed relief from the intense cold. However, the snowfall also disrupts daily life, affecting transportation and essential services. According to the local meteorological department, two more light to moderate spells of snowfall are expected from January 01 to 06. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto via AP)(AP VIA IMAGES PLUS AGENCY)