Traffic Disrupted as Heavy Snowfall Closes Highways in Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 19: Major snowfall during the last 24 hours has led to the closure of most highways leading out of Kashmir in J&K on Monday, except for the Srinagar-Jammu highway, where traffic was moving smoothly. The Srinagar-Leh, Mughal Road, Bandipora-Gurez road, Sinthan-Kishtwar, and roads leading to Keran and Karnah border towns are also closed, according to traffic department officials. While the Valley received rainfall, higher reaches like Zojila Pass, Baltal, Sonamarg, Pahalgam, Doodhpathri, and Gurez have received heavy snowfall during the last 24 hours.
Reports from the Gulmarg ski resort indicate that heavy snowfall was continuing there in the morning. The MeT department has forecasted rain/snow till February 21, after which the weather is expected to improve. This has led to transportation disruptions and a temporary halt in the movement of goods and people. The closure of these critical roads will impact the daily lives and businesses of the people living in the region.
The heavy snowfall poses challenges for the authorities in ensuring the safety of the residents and maintaining the essential services, such as healthcare and supply of goods. The situation is being closely monitored by the concerned authorities, and efforts are being made to clear the roads and restore normalcy. It is advised for the residents to exercise caution and follow the guidelines issued by the authorities during this period of heavy snowfall.
The closure of these important highways has led to inconvenience for the residents and has disrupted the regular flow of traffic and transportation of goods. Authorities are working to clear the roads and restore normalcy as soon as possible. The impact of the heavy snowfall on daily life and the economy of the region is significant, and the authorities are actively working to address the challenges posed by the extreme weather conditions.
The heavy snowfall in Kashmir has not only disrupted the daily lives of the residents but has also impacted transportation and essential services. The situation is being closely monitored, and efforts are ongoing to clear the roads and facilitate the movement of goods and people in the region.
