After fresh snowfall authorities suspends traffic movement on Karnah-Kupwara road, area without electricity .
Khushal Khawaja
Karnah:Authorities on Monday suspended traffic movement on the road connecting Karnah to Kupwara due to the recent snowfall on monday morning.
An official said that it has been snowing at Sadhana Pass since yesterday evening and as a precautionary measure the traffic movement has been suspended on the road.
As per the official record, 4.5 ft of snow was recorded at Sadhna top today around noon while plain areas in the Sub division have received 5 to 10 inches snow.
“Due to the recent snowfall in the area, the Karna- Kupawara road has been closed for precautionary measures, If there will be an improvement in the weather then hopefully traffic movement will be allowed, an official said.
The Tehsildar Karnah Syed Eyad Qadri said that the administration is closely monitoring the situation and is providing all possible help to the people of far flung areas.
He said Karnah administration established helpline numbers to facilitate the general public seeking help during any emergency arising due to inclement weather, rain and snowfall.
