Heavy Snowfall In Kashmir Disrupts Flights, Rail And Road Travel

Snowfall Turns Kashmir Resorts Into Winter Wonderlands

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir valley has led to the closure of the Srinagar-Jammu national highway and disrupted flight operations.

Most parts of Kashmir received overnight snowfall as a western disturbance affected the region. The plains of the valley, including Srinagar, recorded light to moderate snow, while the higher reaches received moderate to heavy falls.

Air travel was disrupted, with 25 flights at Srinagar Airport cancelled due to reduced visibility from snowfall. Rail services have also been affected as few trains between Banihal and Budgam were cancelled due to accumulation of snow along the track, the officials said.

While authorities have urged commuters to refrain from non-essential travel until conditions improve, the snowfall turned Kashmir's tourists resorts of Sonamarg, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam into winter wonderlands.

Police and district administrations in the respective districts have set up control rooms and issued helpline numbers to assist the public amid the inclement weather conditions.