Fresh Snowfall Blankets High Altitude Areas of Kashmir; Srinagar-Leh Highway, Gurez Road Remains Closed

Convener News Desk 

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Ganderbal, Nov 13: Fresh snowfall blanketed several higher-altitude areas of Kashmir, including Drass, Minamarg, Gumri, Zojila Pass, Sonamarg and Gurez, while the plains received rainfall in accordance with the weather forecast issued by the Meteorological Department.

Drass, Minamarg and Gumri received around five inches of fresh snowfall each, while Zojila Pass recorded approximately four inches and Sonamarg received three inches of snow.

Traffic Police officials said vehicular movement on the Srinagar-Leh Highway continued to remain suspended as a precautionary measure due to slippery road conditions at Zojila Pass.

 

According to a Public Advisory issued by District Control Room Bandipora, Gurez Bandipora Road has also been closed due to snowfall accumulation at Razdhan Top.

 

The advisory read “Bandipora-Gurez road has been closed for vehicular movement due to fresh snowfall at Razdan Top. Commuters are advised to avoid the route and stay updated for further information.”

 

Meanwhile, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has launched snow-clearance operations to remove accumulated snow and restore the highway for vehicular traffic.

The closure has affected movement along the strategic highway connecting Kashmir with Ladakh, with authorities keeping the road shut until conditions become safe for travel.

Meanwhile, tourists visiting Sonamarg, Gurez were seen enjoying the fresh snowfall, as the picturesque hilly terrains received a fresh white blanket, transforming the landscape into a winter spectacle.