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.
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 were seen enjoying the fresh snowfall, as the picturesque hill resort received a fresh white blanket, transforming the landscape into a winter spectacle. [KNT]
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