This Video Of Bear Enjoying Snowfall In Sonamarg Will Make Your Day

As the fresh snow blankets Sonamarg in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, this renowned tourist destination has transformed into a picturesque winter wonderland. The winter chill made a comeback in Kashmir after moderate rainfall swept across the Valley in the past couple of days, dropping temperatures across the regions. Several videos capturing the majestic scenery are circulating on the internet, leaving the viewers spellbound by the breathtaking beauty of Sonamarg.

Recently, an intriguing video from Sonamarg has captured the attention of the viewers, featuring a bear casually strolling amidst the ongoing snowfall. In the footage, a group of dogs are seen barking at the bear, seemingly trying to intimidate it, yet the bear remains unperturbed by their presence.

The viral clip was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Weatherman Shubham, along with the caption, “Bear spotted just now in Sonamarg , Snowfall has picked pace currently Video from Mudasir Rashid bhai.”

Watch the viral video here:

The video has amassed over 31,100 views online and sparked a variety of reactions from the online users. One user simply exclaimed, “Wow!” while another user expressed concern, stating, “Sad to see dogs bothering it. Feral dogs are dangerous for wildlife. We need effective yet compassionate measures to control the dog population.”

The sighting of Himalayan Brown Bear, Kashmir’s largest mammal, is a rare occurrence as these majestic creatures typically inhabit at altitudes ranging from 2,000 to 2,500 meters, primarily above the tree line. Their dwindling populations make these bears highly endangered.

Meanwhile, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for vehicular traffic due to landslides triggered by rains at Kishtwari Pather in Banihal, officials said on Monday. The Jammu and Kashmir Traffic Police cautioned against travelling on NH-44 blocked due to heavy landslides at Kishtwari Pather, advising people to avoid journeys.

The Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) has also issued an avalanche warning for the higher reaches of Kishtwar and Kishtwari Pather districts in the Kashmir valley.

According to the weather department, light to moderate rain and snow (over higher reaches) are predicted in Kashmir till April 16. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts generally dry weather from April 17-18, but there is a possibility of late afternoon thunderstorms in some areas. Further, partly cloudy conditions with light rain or snow (upper reaches) is expected at various locations during the evening of April 19 to April 20 morning, the weather department added.